“End of an era.”
Ganito inilarawan ng mga fans ang departure ng esports team na Blacklist International sa Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League o MPL.
Sa isang statement na inilabas ng Blacklist nitong January 21, sinabi nito na nagdesisyon silang i-transfer ang kanilang MPL franchise sa ibang organization.
To our Agents,
— BLACKLIST INTERNATIONAL (@BLACKLISTINTL) January 21, 2025
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“With a heavy heart, we bid a bittersweet farewell to the Blacklist MLBB men’s team, as the organization has decided to transfer our MPL Franchise Ownership to a new organization for MPL season 15,” pahayag nito sa kanilang statement.
“While Blacklist International is open to reentering the league in the future, we want to use this time to reassess our position in the space. For now, the Blacklist International organization will be focusing our efforts into developing our rosters for our existing titles,” dagdag pa nito.
Kaugnay nito, nagpasalamat naman ang nasabing esports team sa suporta ng “Agents,” ang kanilang mga fans.
“To every single agent who has cheered for us, shown up to our games and watch parties, bought our merch—for all your undying support—we thank you,” wika nito.
Maliban sa kanilang mga fans, pinasalamatan din ng Blacklist ang kanilang MLBB professional players.
“To the MLBB players who have poured their heart and soul into the game and competed under the Blacklist International banner, we salute you,” pahayag nila.
Kasabay nito, nag-post din ng kani-kanilang tribute ang mga former Blacklist players.
“Blacklist, thank you sa lahat ng memories, achievements, supporters and syempre sa teammates and backend!” saad ng MLBB pro player na si Wise.
“Thank you Blacklist International, for being more than just a home to us all these years. You didn’t just bring people and fans into our lives, you brought a family that stayed. Every moment shared will forever hold a special place. GGs! Till next time,” wika pa ni MLBB pro player Ohmyv33nus.
Matatandaan na ilan sa mga titles na napanalunan ng Blacklist ay ang M3 World Championships. Maliban dito, napili rin sila bilang represantative ng Pilipinas para sa Southeast Asian Games noong 2022.
Kasabay nito, itinanghal din sila bilang back-to-back champion ng MPL season 7 at season 8.
Ilan sa mga star players ng nasabing esports team ay sina Wise, Ohmyveenus, Hadji, Oheb, at Edward na kilala bilang “Blacklist Main Five.”
“Regardless of the future, we will always be proud of our past, and the stories that we had together will remain in our hearts forever. Blacklist International MPL team now signing off,” saad pa nito sa kanilang statement.
