eLevate's Fall From Grace: From MLG Anaheim Runner-Up to Playoff Elimination

eLevate's Fall From Grace: From MLG Anaheim Runner-Up to Playoff Elimination

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Team eLevate's dramatic fall from second place at MLG Anaheim to missing the Stage 2 playoffs marks one of competitive Call of Duty's most notable declines. The former Team Revenge roster, consisting of Aqua, Faccento, Nagafen, and Remy, initially showed promise in the Call of Duty World League.

The team's journey through Stage 2 can be broken down into three key phases:

  1. Early Struggles and Roster Change
  • Started Stage 2 with a 0-3 record
  • Dropped Remy for FeLony
  • Experienced immediate improvement after the roster change
  1. Peak Performance
  • Secured second place at MLG Anaheim
  • Nearly defeated OpTic Gaming in Grand Finals
  • Briefly considered a top-two team alongside Rise Nation
  1. Final Collapse
  • Won only one of their final six matches
  • Lost crucial match against 100 Thieves (led by former teammate Remy)
  • Failed to qualify for playoffs after losing to Rise Nation in a reverse sweep

The team's downfall appears linked to declining confidence and team chemistry. Their final standing of 9th place put their Call of Duty World League Championship qualification at risk, with 60 CWL points potentially insufficient to secure automatic qualification.

Key Statistics:

  • Stage 1 Performance: 4th regular season, 3rd/4th playoffs
  • Stage 2 Final Record: 11-11
  • CWL Points: 60 (6th place)

Aqua remained a statistical standout with strong K/D and score-per-minute numbers, while Faccento struggled with lower performance metrics. The team's future remains uncertain, with potential roster changes looming if they fail to secure automatic qualification for the Championship.

Elevate logo with gray backdrop

Elevate logo with gray backdrop

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