The WSCI group stage ran at a relentless pace, with back-to-back Bo1s played in the very early hours for Western audiences. For those who could not keep up, here is a recap of the team and regional dynamics that emerged, and what they mean for the playoffs.
Europe set the pace
Europe was expected to be strong. Few saw them being this dominant. Every ERL side made it through to the playoffs, and for most of the group stage no European team dropped a game to a side from another region. MKOI Fénix looked shakier in the final week, but it never put their spot in danger. Galions' only real stumbles came against Solary, which says more about the level inside the region than about Galions themselves.
