Inven Global

Astral defeated SUPAHOTCREWXD 3-1 in the grand finals of the Flyff Universe World Championship 2026 to achieve a three-peat. The players, who have maintained their top spot alongside the same teammates, pointed to trust as their secret to success. 'McVP', who is retiring following this tournament, wrapped up his career by claiming both the championship trophy and Finals MVP honors.

Immediately following the victory, the first emotion McVP felt was exhaustion from finishing a long journey. He confessed that the tournament came with immense stress and a flurry of events, admitting that the championship win has not fully set in yet. He explained that he would likely only be able to properly savor the joy after getting a good sleep and going on vacation. Still, he added that this victory will remain a long-lasting memory through photos, videos, and shared moments with his teammates.

The path to their third title was far from a simple repetition of past success. Astral studied strategies and builds to match the meta that shifted every year, training relentlessly to stand on the champions' stage once more. They also dedicated significant time to building team synergy so that their prepared strategies could be executed in matches. Even when playing other games like League of Legends together, they strived to strengthen communication and teamwork.

Whenever issues arose during practice, they dug deep and repeated drills until they resolved them. Throughout that process, Astral held firm to the principle of never shifting blame onto anyone. The players explained, "We never blamed each other. Instead of criticizing one another, we encouraged and motivated everyone, boosting the team's confidence."

This was also why they were able to maintain the exact same roster. Even when a teammate's performance fell short of expectations, Astral never lost faith that they could accept feedback and improve. The players shared that they trusted their teammates 100% and were confident they could fix any shortcomings together. While everything was not perfect from the first year, the team grew stronger through the process of adapting to one another.

Having shared three championships together, Astral now faces a turning point with this tournament. This comes as McVP decided to retire as a player. He revealed that he felt it was time to experience new things and move on to the next chapter of his life. There was also the practical reality that, considering his future plans, it became difficult to dedicate as much time as before to team training and gaming.

The result on his final stage was a championship trophy and Finals MVP honors. McVP said, "I don't think it could be any more perfect," expressing that this victory was a meaningful milestone to cap off his career. He added that achieving a three-peat as a member of Astral felt like a dream in itself, and receiving the MVP belt made it all the more overwhelming.

When a teammate brought up how much he cried after the finals, McVP laughingly admitted to it. "This was the first time I cried after a match," he said. The emotion swelled as the championship win with his teammates in his final match was compounded by receiving an individual award.

The remaining three players are contemplating how to fill the void left by McVP. While concrete plans have not yet been finalized, there are players they are keeping an eye on as potential new teammates. They intend to reach out to skilled players they already know to gauge their interest in joining. Astral emphasized that their goal remains unchanged: to defend their throne and continue the legacy built by the team.

Speaking to their fans, they shared a lighthearted message of gratitude, bringing up the winner prediction event. They expressed joy in rewarding fans who believed in and chose them with a championship win and in-game rewards. Expressing appreciation for the support received both in and out of the game, Astral shared their determination: "We will return next year to prove that we are still the strongest."