Why NAVI Acquired Two MLBB Women’s Rosters Ahead of EWC 2025

After European esports giant Natus Vincere (NAVI) obtained a slot in the MPL ID S15, they followed it up by acquiring two more Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) rosters, but this time, in the women’s esports scene.

NAVI has picked up two all-female rosters which are Smart Omega Empress from the Philippines and Arcane Esports from Malaysia. Both rosters competed last year in the MLBB Women’s Invitational 2024 where most of the Arcane Esports (Gaimin Gladiators Homegirls) roster won until Top 5-8, being eliminated by Smart Omega Empress, who ultimately won the entire thing. Acquiring these two teams would only signal that NAVI is going in Esports World Cup 2025 to try and win the entire thing by entering in multiple game titles.

This is wonderful news for MLBB, especially in the women’s league as more and more teams are investing in them. First it was Team Falcons coming in to compete in the women’s league last year, then next was Team Vitality the same year as well. More and more well-known teams are now investing in MLBB, as they acknowledge its esports scene now on a global scale.

What’s in it for NAVI?

If NAVI acquired these two rosters last year, they’re definitely gunning for the club championship points for the overall champion among esports organizations in the world. Last year, former Gaimin Gladiators Homegirls won 80 EWC club points for placing 5-8th while Smart Omega Empress won 1000 EWC club points.

Both esports organizations didn’t care that much about the EWC club championship as they didn’t bother to enter various esports titles and compete for more rewards such as more prize money to fight for but most importantly, being invited to the Club Program where the top 8 of last year will be directly invited the following year.

NATUS VINCERE MLBB

Both teams are now rebranded as Natus Vincere PH and Natus Vincere MY after the acquisition. NAVI MY has already secured their spot in the upcoming MLBB Women’s Invitational 2025 in EWC while NAVI PH is poised as favorites in their local qualifiers for EWC, which gave the Philippines 2 slots in the tournament. The local tournament of PH will be happening next week to determine their representatives for EWC 2025.

NAVI PH Roster – Former Omega Empress

Natus Vincere PH Roster:
Gwyneth “not ayanami” Diagon
Kaye Maerylle “Keishi” Alpuerto
Rica Fatima “AMORE” Amores
Alexandria “LEXAAA” Dardo
Sheen “SHINOA” Perez
Mery Christine “MERAAAY” Vivero

Staff:
Salman “KingSalman” Macarambon (Head Coach)
John Paul “Aggressive” Aveño (Assistant Coach)
Rianne Dominique “Rianne” Magsino (Manager)

Natus Vincere MY Roster – Former Arcane Esports

Natus Vincere MY Roster:
Afrina Balqis “Rina” Binti Ibdhi Har Ali
Nadiya Bahktita “Remund” Bacriun
Nurul Effa “Fafau” Fauzana Binti Mohd Fauzi
Qurratul Ain “Shaa” Nurfarisha Bt Mohd Nizam
Hanis Wahidah “Hanie” Binti Mohamad Dashuki

Staff:
Nor Zulaikha “Yuki” Binti Mohamed Shahar (Manager / Substitute Player)
Muhammad Faris “Aish” Bin Badrul Zaman (Coach)

NAVI now showcases male and female rosters in MLBB, which benefits the mobile esports scene to grow larger in a global scale. They are ready once again in the biggest global stage in Riyadh.