Apex icons TSM, Alliance, and more face elimination in ALGS Playoffs lower bracket

In the most shocking upheaval in the history of Apex Legends esports, a third of last year’s ALGS Championship lobby risks elimination in the lower bracket at today’s Split One playoffs. Reigning champs TSM finished the winner’s bracket in 17th after a sluggish performance—much to the disappointment of their home crowd.

After a turbulent round one losers bracket where scores were separated by single points, hopes for a more clear-cut winner’s leaderboard were dashed by an incomprehensibly volatile block. Several of the most dominant teams in 2023 seemed incapable of gaining any momentum, finding themselves glued to the bottom of the pack while underdog teams soared with APAC squads the biggest benefactors.