Cebu Crowns Its Masters: iVaNiX and Team Queen Dominate MU New Dawn Masters Uprising

The energy was palpable at Drippy Lab in Lahug last March 7, 2026, as the Queen City of the South – Cebu, hosted the second leg of the MU New Dawn: Masters Uprising. Cebuano Mutizens turned out in full force to claim their spot in the national rankings, delivering some of the most technical gameplay seen in the circuit so far.

With the PHP 60,000 regional prize pool and seeds for the PHP 3,000,000 SEA Grand Tournament on the line, the competition was fierce, culminating in a night of upsets and hard-earned victories.

The Individual category was a showcase of pure mechanical skill. iVaNiX emerged as the undisputed king of Cebu, finishing the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record.

The road to the top was not easy; iVaNiX had to navigate a dense bracket, eventually facing off against QueenYin in a high-stakes grand final. While QueenYin put up a valiant effort, iVaNiX’s precision secured the gold.

Rank Player Final Score
CHAMPION iVaNiX 5 – 0
1st Runner-up QueenYin 4 – 1
2nd Runner-up Snow 3 – 1
3rd Runner-up YKoratV2 2 – 1

In the 3v3 category, coordination and class composition were the deciding factors. Team Queen proved to be the most cohesive unit of the day, matching iVaNiX’s dominance by going 4-0 throughout the tournament.

The finals saw a tactical showdown between Team Queen and Team Zoldyck. Despite Team Zoldyck’s aggressive playstyle that carried them through the semifinals, Team Queen’s defensive rotations and target focus led to a decisive 3-0 sweep in the final match.

Rank Team Name Final Score
CHAMPION Team Queen 4 – 0
1st Runner-up Team Zoldyck 3 – 1
2nd Runner-up Team Positive 2 – 1

Beyond the brackets, Drippy Lab was transformed into a hub for the MU community.

  • The Guild Rally: Local Cebuano guilds showed up in their official colors, vying for the PHP 10,000 Guild Party Package.

  • Community Vibe: Players who weren’t competing stayed to participate in the door prize raffles and to cheer on their local heroes.

With the Manila and Cebu legs officially concluded, the focus now shifts to the National Finals. The champions from both legs have secured their reputation as the players to beat. The journey toward the MU SEA Tournament continues, and if the Cebu leg was any indication, the Philippines is sending a formidable lineup to the regional stage.