A shocking result emerged from the final week of MPL ID Season 16. RRQ failed to qualify for the playoffs after being unable to secure a clean 2-0 victory over NaVi in the decisive match. A 2-0 win was the only way for RRQ to guarantee their playoff spot. Unfortunately, even after taking the lead 1-0 in the first game, NaVi managed to steal a victory in the second game—shattering all hopes of RRQ Nation at the most crucial moment of the season.

The signs that RRQ failed to qualify for the playoffs had actually begun to appear weeks earlier. Inconsistent performances, frequent strategic shifts, and unstable player rotations had made it difficult for the team to find their best rhythm.

Although RRQ had shown improvement during Week 9, their chances completely vanished after NaVi stole one crucial game in the final series. The 1-1 result meant RRQ fell short of the top six standings, forcing them to end the season earlier than expected.

This scenario became a massive shock for the entire Indonesian MLBB community. RRQ failing to qualify for the playoffs was unimaginable for many fans, considering their reputation as one of the most decorated and successful teams in MPL history. Several analysts even described this season as “the toughest one yet” for RRQ, a period where the team struggled to transition from its veteran core to a new generation of players.

Idok, who played as the main jungler in the do-or-die match against NaVi, actually performed brilliantly in the first game. RRQ dominated throughout and finished the game convincingly. However, in the second game, NaVi looked far more composed and disciplined. Despite RRQ’s early-game lead, they failed to close the match when it mattered most. NaVi turned the tables with a decisive teamfight around the Lord area, stealing the victory and ensuring that RRQ failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in MPL Indonesia’s history.

RRQ Fails to Qualify for the Playoffs: History Made

With this result, RRQ failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in the long history of MPL Indonesia. Since the inaugural season, RRQ had always been one of the most consistent teams to reach the playoffs—often finishing in the top four or even as finalists. The fact that they were eliminated early in Season 16 marks a historic low point that MLBB fans across the nation will remember for years.

The loss to NaVi was more than just a defeat—it symbolized a shift in the MPL ID landscape. New teams have started to rise and show their strength, while giants like RRQ now face the need for serious rebuilding to remain competitive in upcoming seasons. Many believe that RRQ’s failure to reach the playoffs could serve as a crucial turning point for restructuring and redefining the team’s direction moving forward.

Even in defeat, several individual players still earned praise for their efforts. Idok, Toyy, and Dyrennn displayed remarkable fighting spirit despite immense pressure. However, the outcome was inevitable. The players were visibly emotional after the match, realizing that this season marked the darkest chapter in RRQ’s MPL journey.

Now, RRQ’s failure to qualify for the playoffs stands as a major reflection point for the management and coaching staff as they aim to restore the King’s glory. Is this the end of RRQ’s dominance in MPL, or the beginning of a new era of resurgence? Time will tell. One thing is certain—RRQ’s heartbreaking exit, after needing just one more win to seal a 2-0 sweep, will forever be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments in MPL ID Season 16 history.