The Elevate organization has announced a new era in its Rainbow Six Siege project, unveiling a new roster consisting exclusively of Brazilian players. In 2025, these five will represent Elevate in the APAC League, opening a new chapter in the team's history.

Brazilian breakthrough in Asia

Since December 2023, Elevate has had an academic squad in Brazil, which quickly developed into one of the best teams in the Tier-2 scene. After a year and a half, the organization decided to raise the best representatives of this roster to the top level, while remaining a member of the Asian Rainbow Six scene. This is an unprecedented move, as a team from South America will compete in the APAC region, which is considered a rather unusual practice.

Experience and youth are the key to success

The new team is based on experienced players:

• Gustavo “Psycho” Rigal, the champion of the Six Invitational 2021 as part of Ninjas in Pyjamas;
• Ronaldo “ion” Osawa, a veteran of the scene who previously defended the colors of FaZe Clan and Black Dragons.

They were joined by Rafael “Semper” Paravizo, who played for MIBR. He is also the brother of Gabriel “pino” Fernandes, a longtime Psycho teammate.

The roster is complemented by two young players who previously played for Elevate Academy:

• Romero “Mrzll”;
• Pedro “naka” Nakasone.

This pair already has a good chemistry, and for them, the transition to the main team is a serious step forward in their careers.

Coaching staff

The coaching staff includes well-known names:

• Vitor “hugzord” Hugo, the former head coach of Team Liquid, will become the coach of the main team;
• Igor “freezao” Silva, who worked with Black Dragons and w7m esports Academy, will become an analyst at Elevate.

Full lineup of Elevate R6:

• Gustavo “Psycho” Rigal 
• Ronaldo “ion” Osawa
• Rafael “Semper” Paravizo
• Romero “Mrzll”
• Pedro “naka” Nakasone
• Coach: Vitor “hugzord” Hugo
• Analyst: Igor “freezao” Silva
• Manager: sunan_id

This project is an important milestone in the history of Elevate, and at the same time a challenge for both the players and the APAC league format. In the near future, we will be able to see whether the Brazilians will succeed in conquering Asia.