1. Paper Rex's Early Growth and Unique Playstyle
Four years ago, Paper Rex was one of the strongest teams in Southeast Asia, challenging the world stage in Berlin but ultimately failing.
In 2022, they began to gain worldwide attention with their unique and aggressive playstyle.
They showed potential at Masters Copenhagen, but missed out on the championship.
2. The Pain of Runner-Up and Pacific League Championship
They proved their worth by reaching the finals of an international tournament, but finished as runner-up after losing to FunPlus Phoenix.
They became the inaugural champions of the Pacific League by defeating TRX, establishing themselves as a leading team representing Asia.
3. Runner-Up at Champions LA and the Crisis of the 2024 Season
They reached the finals again at the 2023 Champions LA, but were once again frustrated, failing to cross the threshold to victory.
In the 2024 season, Gen.G achieved international tournament victory first, making it an even more difficult time for them.
They suffered a shocking defeat to DFM, failing to qualify for international tournaments, and seemed to be entering a dark age after losing the Pacific League championship title to T1.
4. Overcoming the Crisis and Advancing to Masters Toronto
They recorded three consecutive losses in Stage 1 and were on the verge of elimination, but miraculously recovered their form.
They secured a Masters Toronto ticket as the 3rd seed, allowing them to challenge the international stage once again.
5. Masters Toronto Championship
They showed amazing performance at Masters Toronto and advanced to the finals, winning against a team with a lot of international tournament championship experience.
Paper Rex finally rose to the position of world champion.