Avant Gaming will be looking to rebound from a disappointing latter half of 2018 as they push forward into 2019. The org has represented Oceania internationally, and they’ve recruited some international experience to assist in their push. Their mix of youngsters and veteran talent promises a dynamic, exciting style on and off the rift.

The Bombers sampled the org’s first taste of playoffs in 2018 after a host of almost-rans across their days as the Bombers and Abyss. This is the strongest manifestation of the Bombers we’ve ever seen. They’ll be dealing with a type of organisational pressure they’ve never had to deal with before.

The shining jewel of the Oceanic crown has lost the brightest peaks of its glimmer in recent years, but is still the standard-bearer for excellence in the history of the OPL. Managing second place finishes while rebuilding around Swip3rR was admirable, and they look set to show that they can go one better in 2019.

The Dire Wolves went from also-rans into frontrunners after adding the support of Guinevere and Sharp behind the scenes. With Sharp’s promotion the Dire Wolves are poised to write a brand new chapter in their storied history.

Fan-favourite organisation Legacy found an almost surprising level of success in 2018 by staking themselves to strong solo lanes and a determined focus on competence behind the scenes. They have the history to show that they always produce, so time will tell how they navigate the waves of this offseason

MAMMOTH rose from the extinction of SIN Gaming in 2018 and have some impressive names and resumes with their hands on the wheel. They’ve added Phantiks as their coach and has hand-selected a brand-new roster for this year.

After acquiring the slot from Team Regicide, ORDER are an esports organisation that made their OPL debut in 2018. Going into 2019, they’ll continue their attempts of serving the other teams on the Rift with their signature #ORDERUP and Jake ‘Spawn’ Tiberi as their General Manager.

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