Major Upsets at the 2025 Apex LAN Open | Notable Eliminations and Surprising Outcomes
Edited By
David Brown
Apex Legends fans are buzzing after the first two days of the 2025 LAN Open, with several unexpected team eliminations shaking up the competition. Round after round, perennial favorites like NIP and Crazy Raccoon faced surprising early exits, igniting debates among fans.
Round 1 Highlights
In the first round, key teams such as GoNext (Atinium, iHenchman, Kind4) and NIP (Gnaske, Naghz, Scuwry) fell victim to the fierce competition. Fans couldn't believe NIP's early exit, with one user lamenting, "Have they had a single good tournament since being NIP?"
Round 2 Shocks
As the tournament progressed to the second round, other notable teams like Riddle (Saku, Meltsera, Taida) and Crazy Raccoon (Obly, Sangjoon, Karonpe) also bowed out, stirring further discussion. Users noticed Crazy Raccoon's unexpected struggles, questioning, "What’s going on with them?" The former LAN champions were not the only team falling short.
Round 3 Upsets
The third round continued the trend of surprises, with ROC (Vaxlon, Deeds, Snip3down) and Team Nemesis (Remixpowers, Zuni, Noiises) cruising through while LeaveNoWitness (Panic, Renatricky, Azazel) solidified their status as a strong contender.
"Poor FunFPS, always seems to have the worst luck at LANs," observed one commentator.
Key Takeaways
NIP’s Struggles: Fans question the team's performance post-rebranding.
Crazy Raccoon’s Decline: Once champions, now struggling with their gameplay.
LeaveNoWitness Rising: Emerging as the second-best South American team, trailing only behind Corinthians.
⬇️ User Sentiment: Comments reflect a mix of frustration and surprise at the unexpected eliminations, particularly for teams like NIP and Crazy Raccoon. Players and fans alike are eager for the next rounds to see if their predictions hold true.
Some communities are already looking ahead: "I can’t wait to see Noc back!" Overall, the competition remains heated as the remaining teams gear up for the next matches. Will they rise to the occasion or face an abrupt exit? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds.