EU Rocket League is back with another regional as the RLCS Winter Major in March at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California looms on the horizon (This time with fans!).
Notable absences from the playoff bracket include Team Vitality and Williams Resolve who both fell in the group stages; while teams Misfits and Evil Genuises continued to display just how deep EU’s talent pool is. Team Queso proved they’re not a one-hit-wonder, making an argument for why they should be considered a Top 3 roster.
Ultimately, BDS once again displayed their consistency under pressure, sweeping Team Queso in the finals and taking home their first regional win. Read below for stage-by-stage results and analysis.
Premier Cup Bracket Results
To sum it up… poor Luminosity. The squad of eekso, LTK_Atomik, and Tox successfully overpowered powerhouse Endpoint just run into the wall that is Dignitas. This team has so much talent, with more opportunities in the future I hope to see deeper bracket runs and contention with the top teams. 5 overtimes against Joreuz is a feet of its own.
New addition of Spanish player crr has clearly paid dividends with Guild once again displaying their improvement. Their 3-2 win over 00NationDNB promptly shut up any rumors of a fluke. The roster is coming into its own and I expect to see further results – perhaps the noly of 2021 can be born again, that would be a spectacle.
Evil Genuises are another team itching to work their way to a grand final. They possess top-tier mechanics, but BDS are not lacking in those. BDS overwhelmed the young roster, again proving the mental struggles that plagued the veterans earlier this season – and the end of last – are a thing of the past.
Queso claims the lower bracket with two nail-biting wins against EG and Misfits. Although we saw superstars like Kash light up the field, Vatira’s striking and Rise’s smarts proved too much for the hopeful teams. Top 3 is no longer a question in my opinion, it’s 1 or 2 for the cheesy team.
Premier Cup Finals (BDS v Queso)
Finally besting the top 4, Team BDS claims their spot among the regional champions. Dispelling doubts about their ability to remain at the top of the competition, BDS again demonstrated their chemistry and consistency are unparalleled.
M0nkey M00n, as always, stood out in his contribution to the blowout. His level-headedness and participation within every series, game, and shot leaves little to the imagination as the star refuses to entertain any argument against his dominance within the league.
While BDS celebrates their first regional win of the season, Queso too takes home a victory by securing their spot to the major upon placing top 3.
at the last rlcs lan with fans i was there as a 1800 rank b+ player, at the next one ill be playing. wtf
— rise. (@riseRL_) February 6, 2022
The Future of Rocket League is Here
Within the spectacle of regional 2 came a time for realization for Rocket League RLCS viewers: no one is safe. Once seemingly confident Endpoint seemed the ceiling, and now fans like me are worried they have already peaked. While I doubt this is the case (an argument can be made for Dignitas too), what has been made obvious is the threat all teams down the bracket pose.
Misfits and Evil Geniuses came to play, making deeper tournament runs than ever before. Guild as well displayed impressive synergy as crr and the rest of the team demanded their name remain in contention. A new era of Rocket League speed and mechanics is growing near, and teams like Vitality will need more than boot camping to prove why they should still be considered a top-tier roster.
The RLCS 2021-22 – Winter Split Major will take place March 23rd – March 27nth in Inglewood, CA. Be sure to check it out to see how these teams stack up against international competition.
Check out more Rocket League Regional and Major Results here, leave a comment about who you think will take home the trophy in California.