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  • Ewok and RRQ Part Ways After 3 Years Together

    RRQ Valorant team coach, Ewok, has decided to part ways with the team. This decision was made because Ewok will be taking a break for the 2026 season. Messages of appreciation from the fans have been pouring in on his social media.

    Ewok and RRQ Valorant winning VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 (teamrrq.com)

    Tough lesson in the first year

    Ewok’s departure has left a bittersweet legacy since he first took charge of the team in 2022. His first year wasn’t that great, as finishing 5th-6th in the Valorant India Invitational and 9th-12th in the AfreecaTV SEA Invitationals after losing to BOOM Esports. The next tournament, VCT 2023 LOCK//IN SAO PAULO, RRQ was only able to rank 17th-32nd in the S-tier tournament.

    Obviously, this is not a good start for coach Marthinus ‘Ewok’ Van Der Walt. Player changes then made over time, with Jemkin and Monyet joining the team in early 2024 strengthen the squad. Meanwhile, on the other side, EJAY, Emman, 2GE, and Estrella left the team.

    ”However, this is just the beginning of his legacy. 2025 was the pivotal year for ‘The King of Kings’ resurgence under Ewok’s era”

    Bringing first trophy for RRQ Valorant

    After learning their lessons and suffering defeats in tournaments, Ewok and RRQ began to find their best form this year. Kicking off the year competing in in VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, RRQ managed to bring home the trophy. They defeated Gen.G in the Grand Final with a score of 3:1. Becoming the Asia-Pacific champion has made ‘The King of Kings’ more confident.

    After winning the title, they will compete in the Esports World Cup and VALORANT Masters Toronto. Unfortunately, at VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, RRQ just finished in 7th-8th place, taking home $35,000. Their campaign in Riyadh also came to an end at 9th-12th place. However, RRQ managed to bounce back by securing 2nd place at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2.

    ”During their three years together, Marthinus ‘Ewok’ Van Der Walt left a strong legacy, making The King of Kings a well-respected team on the world stage.”

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  • RRQ’s Hopes For Making It Through MPL ID Season 16 Playoffs

    One of the biggest teams in the MLBB scene, RRQ Hoshi, is in serious danger of not making the playoffs. ‘The King of Kings’ has only managed five wins and nine losses so far. Then, is there any chance of making the playoffs?

    RRQ Hoshi Team (YouTube.com/Team RRQ)

    New players arrival

    RRQ started the campaign with several player changes. Zunesh and Rezzz were added as new players to replace Sutsujin and Dyrennn spot. But, the arrival of both is quite contradictory, considering the team’s impressive run last season.

    In the first match, RRQ defeated AE with a score of 2-1. However, in the next match, the team had to admit Geek Fam’s strength with a score of 2-0. The team’s performance remained inconsistent until week 6, where they lost twice to ONIC and BTR. This was their first losing streak, which resulted in severe criticism from their fans.

    ‘”Halfway through the season, Zunesh was replaced again by Sutsujin. Unfortunately, his presence was not enough to lift RRQ to a safe position.”

    The #7 curse haunted ‘The Kings of Kings’

    Moreover, RRQ still suffered defeats in weeks 6 and 7. This winless streak caused them to fall to 7th place, a very fragile spot. This is because the bottom three teams (out of nine) are guaranteed to miss the playoffs.

    The poor performance of the midlaner, Rinz, also made him the target of anger. Fans began to bring Rinz’s famous statement, “don’t be easily ganked,” back to himself. Fans also reminded Rinz that he could be better than his current form, as they wish it could return before it’s getting too late.

    ”The curse of the #7 spot, which had always been pointed at its arch-rival, EVOS, now had to be taken by RRQ. Now, RRQ is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in its history.”

    Hope still lives on!

    Throughout the season, RRQ also seemed confused about deciding on their starting 5-man lineup. Dyrennn occasionally replaced Rezzz, but they still couldn’t secure a victory. Finally, RRQ announced that Ferxiic had joined the team after previously being inactive.

    Ferxiic’s arrival to fill Sutsujin’s position in week 8 has yet to show any signs of improvement. The decision is considered unclear, given that the most criticized spot is the midlane. Defeats to EVOS and GEEK in week 8 have left RRQ in a very tough position.

    In the match against DEWA, RRQ won the game with a score of 2-0. This instantly reignited the players’ enthusiasm to escape the grip of poor results. RRQ needs to sweep two more wins next week to ensure that there will be no shameful chapter in their journey this season.

    ”So, is there still a fire of optimism for The King of Kings?”