On the final day of the MSI 2023 Play-In round, the last representative of the Minor and Wildcard groups – PSG Talon, could not do anything surprising.
PSG Talon is the last representative of the group of small regions to leave MSI 2023 after just the Play-In round – source: LoL Esports
Before PSG, GAM Esports, Movistar R7, DetonatioN FocusMe and LOUD also had to leave the tournament.
For the first time, MSI is completely absent from small regional teams in groups 6-8 – source: Twitter
This can be seen as a step back for the group of small regions in general when they were absent for the first time in groups 6 – 8 of an MSI period.
GAM was highly anticipated but was the first team to return home – source: LoL Esports
However, according to many viewers, it is the new format of Riot that is actually affecting small areas in a negative way.
The already low chances for teams in small regional groups are now even lower – source: LoL Esports
According to one opinion: `The skills of players in small groups are very good. Being cultivated in a quality ranking environment has contributed to creating good players, such as SofM of Vietnam or Karsa, SwordArt.
The element of surprise of small areas is almost gone – source: LoL Esports
In fact, the matches from the Group Stage onwards of MSI 2023 will be more attractive and evenly matched.
