V33wise duo to participate in MPL Season 11
Oheb, Hadji, Edward to join Renejay in Blacklist's SEAG qualifier team

MANILA (UPDATED) - Nexplay EVOS star Renejay "Renejay" Bacarse has left the team, the squad confirmed, as he is set to participate under Blacklist International's team for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games qualification pool.

"From a shy youngster who can barely look at the camera, to now one of the most well known esports personalities in the country. You have inspired millions of gamers with your skills and signature heroes like Chou and well as the way you love your family," Nexplay EVOS said.

"Now, the time has come for you to expand and leave your comfort zone. We wish you the very best and all the success for your future."

Renejay, first known for his explosive plays on the EXP lane, and gold lane, started his professional ML:BB career in MPL Season 6 under Nexplay Esports. He has since become one of the most popular esports personalities locally, having ventured into streaming, vlogging and music.

The multi-role player has also gained prominence as part of Nexplay's "Big Three" alongside John Paul "H2wo" Salonga and Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, who is now with newly-crowned world champions Echo Philippines.

As Blacklist announced Renejay's inclusion in their SEA Games qualifier team, they also confirmed that dynamic duo Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario will be playing in MPL - Philippines Season 11.

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This means the V33wise duo will be part of the MPL Philippines trying to qualify for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asian Cup slated to be held later in the year. Their other teammates for Season 11 will be announced soon, Blacklist said.

The squad's young core in Edward "Edward" Jay Dapadap, Kiel "Oheb" Soriano, and Salic "Hadji" Imam, will join Renejay in Blacklist's team for the 2023 SEA Games qualifiers. Joining them as well is Ian Jakob "Rindo" Seguiran, who is assumed to take the jungler role.

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After resting in Season 9, OhMyV33nus and Wise rejoined Hadji, Oheb, and Edward as they won the MPL Season 10 title and secured one of the two slots to represent the Philippines in the M4 world championships in Jakarta.

However, they lost to fellow Pinoys Echo, 0-4 and failed in their bid for back-to-back world titles last January 15.

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'MANY THINGS WILL HAPPEN'

From the off-season, many things started to circulate concerning the team's future. From Renejay "Renejay" Bacarse's rumored transfer to possible movements within the team, rumors started to surface on the MPL powerhouse's roster.

In an interview with reporters last January 13 in Jakarta, Wise said "many things will happen" after being asked on the team's future. But hours after losing against Echo Philippines in the M4 Grand Finals, OhMyV33nus assured their supporters the shock defeat "is not the last" of them.

Prior to Blacklist's recent announcement, Tier One chief executive officer Tryke Gutierrez said the decisions boiled down to the players and the coaching staff.

In Season 9, the V33wise tandem took a break from the local league and participated in the 2022 Southeast Asian Games, taking home gold in Hanoi, Vietnam under national team Sibol alongside Hadji, Dominic, Owl, and Eyon. Edward and Oheb, both minors, did not participate after being barred by age restrictions.

The 2023 SEA Games will be held in Cambodia, with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang remaining as one of the playing titles.