Moist Esports made their debut in the Apex Legends Global Series when they acquired the Australian roster of Team Burger for the 2022-23 Pro League, and they consistently demonstrated their excellence in the APAC-S region. However, Year Four will bring a significant change as the organization embarks on one of the most notable shifts in ALGS history.
Ben “Wxltzy” Walton, the In-Game Leader (IGL) of Moist Esports, has disclosed the team’s Points of Interest (POIs) for Year Four in the ALGS. These include Grow Towers on Olympus, Command Center on Storm Point, and Overlook on World’s Edge. Additionally, the organization has decided to change regions, moving from APAC-S to North America.
Moist Esports has maintained a strong presence in APAC-S, consistently ranking in the top three since their signing in September 2022. On the international stage, the team has participated in every Match Point Finals but has fallen short of securing a victory, with their three LAN events in 2023 resulting in sixth, seventh, and 12th place finishes.
It’s not the first time a team has switched regions in ALGS. In 2022, Reignite from APAC-S won the Split Two Playoffs before being signed by DarkZero Esports and ultimately winning the 2022 Championship. DarkZero surprised everyone by moving to North America for the 22-23 ALGS season, where they achieved significant success, finishing in the top half of the North American region in each split and winning the Split Two Playoffs.
Year Four of ALGS introduces changes to the Pro League format that favor North America due to its strong performances at the 2023 Championship. In the Split One Playoffs, 12 North American teams will qualify, while EMEA, APAC-S, and APAC-N will each send only eight teams.
Although Moist will have to compete against formidable opponents like DarkZero and the championship-winning TSM, they have a substantial opportunity for growth by facing these teams on a weekly basis, as opposed to only meeting them at LAN events. Even if they face challenges initially in this new environment, North America offers more flexibility, with 12 out of the 30 Pro League teams earning a spot in the Split One Playoffs, compared to the eight slots in APAC-S.
Year Four of the ALGS commences in all regions with preseason qualifiers, with registration opening on October 23 and tournaments starting on November 25. The winning teams from each qualifier tournament will join Moist Esports and other invited teams
