The kick-off tournament RE:L0:AD 2025 has concluded, leaving behind not just thrilling matches and unexpected results, but also a wealth of individual stories. Some players faltered, others unexpectedly shone, and some delivered performances that simply can't go unnoticed. We've already discussed the main team sensation of the tournament — CAG Osaka. But now it's time to talk about the individuals, because they are what make a match a true spectacle.

Tournament MVP

João "Jv92" Vitor from FURIA Esports played consistently and steadily throughout the tournament and rightfully earned the title of the most valuable player of RE:L0:AD 2025.

His contribution to the team's success is undeniable: Jv92 carried both in the group stage and playoffs, leaving no chance for the opponents. This MVP title is not just a formality but a confirmation that he was indeed the driving force behind the champions throughout the tournament.

Jv92's Stats (entire tournament):

• 117 kills and 78 deaths
• 72% KOST
• 0.90 KPR

Jv92's Stats (playoff stage):

• 68 kills and 52 deaths
• 64% KOST
• 0.94 KPR

Thanks to his outstanding play, he helped the team advance through the group stage, surpassing opponents like Elevate, BDS, Secret, and FaZe, losing only to DarkZero. In the playoffs, FURIA confidently defeated LOUD and w7m, not losing a single map, and in the grand final, they secured a clean 3:0 victory against CAG Osaka. Thus, FURIA became the champions of RE:L0:AD 2025, earning $170,000, while CAG Osaka, finishing second, took home $80,000.

Tournament EVP

But one player does not make a tournament. Besides the MVP, we highlight the top five, those who consistently led their teams forward, were key at all stages, and stepped up when needed. Here are the EVP RE:L0:AD 2025:

Diego "Kheyze" Zanello, FURIA

A player from the tournament's champion team and the second in statistics within his lineup. Kheyze delivered a stable and quality performance, doing everything to lead FURIA to victory.

Kheyze's Stats:

• 118 kills and 91 deaths
• 70% KOST
• 0.91 KPR

Sho "BlackRay" Hasegawa, CAG Osaka

Making a real breakthrough both in terms of personal play and for the entire APAC region, BlackRay became one of the main heroes of the tournament. His confident actions throughout all stages allowed CAG Osaka to reach the grand final, even if they didn't win it.

BlackRay's Stats:

• 111 kills and 100 deaths
• 67% KOST
• 0.80 KPR

Evan "Kanzen" Bushore, Wildcard

Wildcard reached the semifinals, defeating SCARZ, G2, SSG, and Secret along the way, losing only to Falcons. In the playoffs, they defeated Elevate, but at the doorstep of the finals, they were stopped by CAG Osaka. Despite this, Kanzen's play was powerful and stable, and it certainly did not go unnoticed.

Kanzen's Stats:

• 87 kills and 52 deaths
• 76% KOST
• 0.88 KPR

Gabriel "volpz" Fernandez, w7m esports

w7m had a flawless group stage — not a single defeat, without using a "power-up card," just pure skill. The team went 3-0, defeating M80, FaZe, and DarkZero. In the playoffs, they eliminated the finalists of the Six Invitational 2025, Falcons, and volpz made a significant contribution to this success.

volpz's Stats:

• 76 kills and 59 deaths
• 65% KOST
• 0.75 KPR

And the Best is Yet to Come

If RE:L0:AD 2025 was just the opening note of the season, then we're in for a full symphony. It's very intriguing to see if the MVP will retain this status for long or if someone else will shine at the next major, making all past achievements seem forgotten. In any case, the season has only just begun. And it's already off to a very loud start.