The upcoming REPUBLEAGUE TIPOS Season 2 is an A-Tier event, formerly known as a Major Tournament featuring 28 teams battling it out over the course of two months for a share of the €100,000 prize pool which at the time of writing is just around $120,000 USD. The season is being played out from September 20th – November 20th completely online, which is always advantageous with leagues as teams will sometimes also have to balance tournaments coinciding. This preview will act as a guide, giving you everything you need to know about the event, including who to keep an eye on.
REPUBLEAGUE 2023 Season 2 Breakdown
For context, the top-tier players in the world will not be attending this event, so it is essentially a second-tier event which is better than people often assume. This is where we get glimpses of upcoming talents, unique strategies, and some of the former best players in the world, leading developing teams. This is why it’s recommended to catch some of the action when possible, as there’s a chance you will see these squads working their way through qualifiers to Major events in the coming months. Now, let’s dive into the breakdown of REPUBLEAGE TIPOS Season 2.
Event Format
Group Stage:
- Four double-elimination format (GSL) groups
- Each group has 4 teams
- All matches are Bo3
- Top two from each group advance to the Play-In Stage
Play-In Stage:
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3
- Top four advance to the Playoffs
Playoffs:
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3
Teams Participating & Prize Pool
As mentioned, there is a €100,000 prize pool for this event, however, they are still waiting to confirm the breakdown on how the prize pool will be split. Regardless, we can take a look at those participating at REPUBLEAGUE Season 2.
This event has a unique format, with some already having earned spots in the playoffs from Season 1. Four teams from Season 1 are waiting to meet eight teams that will be invited but are still to be confirmed. This is where we could see some of the higher-tier professionals coming in. Here are the four playoff teams and their rosters.
| Team | Roster | Coach |
| SKADE | Dennyslaw, Rainmaker, Duplicate, SHiPZ, Kaluber | pNshr |
| SAW | JUST, MUTiRis, rmn, stadodo, story | Alm |
| forZe | Jerry, almazer, FL1T, KENSI, zorte | liTTle |
| Sinners Esports | Beastik, ZEDKO, SHOCK, NEOFRAG, oskar | tomkeejs |
Now let’s take a look at those that will be battling it out through the group stage and then also the play-ins, hoping to lock in one of the four spots available for playoffs.
| Team | Roster | Qualification Method |
| Dignitas | F0rest, friberg, hallzerk, HEAP, Lekr0 | Invited |
| ENTERPRISE Esports | Forsyy, The eLiVe, manguss, Adejis, matys | Invited |
| Entropiq | El1an, Lack1, NickelBack, Krad, Forester | Invited |
| Entropiq Prague | Leckr, AKTT, HONES, MoriiSko, KWERTZZ | Invited |
| eSuba | Blogg1s, luko, twist, Pechyn, sAvana1 | Invited |
| Eternal Fire | XANTARES, woxic, Calyx, imoRR, ISSAA | Invited |
| EXTREMUM | AZR, jkaem, Liazz, Gratisfaction, BnTeT | Invited |
| Team Fiend | Bubble, dream3r, v1c7oR, REDSTAR, h4rn | Invited |
| Izako Boars | TOAO, STOMP, byali, Vegi, Enzo | Invited |
| K23 | neaLaN, mou, n0rb3r7, AdreN, fame | Invited |
| Team LDLC | SIXER, hAdji, Lambert, Maka, Keoz | Invited |
| MIBR | Chelo, yel, shz, boltz, exit | Invited |
| Team Sampi | Queztone, system, Rutk0, Zur1s, Darberrrr | Invited |
| Team Singularity | Seized, clax, Norwi, GuardiaN, d1Ledez | Invited |
| DREAM Gaming | ALEX666, t0kk, M1SHE4KA, neiter | European Qualifer |
| Dynamo Eclot | K1-FiDa, ZEDc, nba, Valencio, boby | Czechoslovak Qualifier |
How To Watch The Games
There will be three streams available for those wanting to watch the REPUBLEAGUE TIPOS Season 2 matches, with each being in a different language. You can find the official stream links below:
English – https://www.twitch.tv/republeague_en
Slovakian – https://www.twitch.tv/republeague
Russian – https://www.twitch.tv/uccstudio
What To Expect
It seems like this event could be a rather chaotic one, with potential for lots of intense and closely contested matches. It will be a proper grind for those having to work their way through the group stage and play-in just to reach the playoffs, but depending on the roster and how they approach things, it could be positive or negative.
There’s a risk some will feel burnt out, whilst others may find form and ride a wave of momentum. If we had to pick out some dark horses from the Group Stages to keep an eye on it would be Dignitas, EXTREMUM, K23, and Team Singularity. Those mentioned are expected to be fighting for the four possible playoff spots, but there’s a chance they will be upset along the way. Over the two months of matches, there will definitely be some insane games worth tuning in for.
