{"id":1826013,"date":"2023-06-01T00:01:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/lco-split-2-2023-worlds-journey-underway-vertex-joins-the-fray\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T00:01:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:01:49","slug":"lco-split-2-2023-worlds-journey-underway-vertex-joins-the-fray","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/lco-split-2-2023-worlds-journey-underway-vertex-joins-the-fray\/","title":{"rendered":"LCO Split 2 2023: Worlds journey underway, Vertex joins the fray"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-our-teams-are-ready-to-hit-the-summoners-rift-fighting-for-a-top-two-seed-to-compete-in-the-pcs-playoffs-their-chance-at-worlds-in-south-korea-with-a-brand-new-best-of-two-format-which-teams-will-succeed\"><strong>Our teams are ready to hit the Summoners Rift, fighting for a top-two seed to compete in the PCS playoffs\u2013their chance at Worlds in South Korea. With a brand new best-of-two format, which teams will succeed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<ul>\n<li>Chiefs look to go back-to-back in \u201823<\/li>\n<li>League newcomers Vertex take over Peace\u2019s former slot<\/li>\n<li>Games set to start on Monday, June 5th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<p>After some much-needed recovery time post-DreamHack, the LCO is itching to get back into action.<\/p>\n<p>With a shot at Worlds just beyond the PCS playoffs, the competition will be more heated than ever.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Game on! \ud83d\udd25 Prepare for some epic showdowns in week one of the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LCO<\/a> Split 2<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 It&#8217;s time to decide which teams you&#8217;ll be rooting for. Share your predictions and join the excitement! <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oxt5zFymSY\">pic.twitter.com\/oxt5zFymSY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LCO (@LCO) <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LCO\/status\/1661266317427757056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A contesting Wolfpack was announced in the off-season, with Vertex Esports making their <em>League of Legends<\/em> debut off the heels of <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/snowballesports.com\/2023\/02\/25\/peace-expulsed-from-lco-2023-league-on-lookout-for-new-team\/\">Peace\u2019s removal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other teams have also made adjustments to their rosters since we\u2019ve been gone.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this space for our upcoming team previews.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re covering everything LCO Split 2; streams, schedule, rosters, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-lco-split-2-2023-stream\"><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Stream<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The LCO Split 2 2023 season will be streamed live on Twitch. Missed the action? Check out the LCO\u2019s official Twitch channel for updated VODs, available to watch following the conclusion of each matchday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Main Stream \u2013 LCO (Twitch)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embedpress-twitch-block ose-twitch-presentation\">[embedded content]<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-lco-split-2-2023-schedule-results\"><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule &amp; Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There have been some major changes to the format of the LCO ahead of Split 2 this June. The round-robin stage will be played in best-of-twos as opposed to the former two separate best-of-one matches.<\/p>\n<p>Points will be allocated depending on the results, with three awarded for a victorious flawless series, and one point to each team for a 1-1 outcome. Side selections will be submitted from both teams prior to the beginning of a series.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the round-robin, the top six teams will move into the next stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lco-split-2-2023-worlds-journey-underway-vertex-joins-the-fray.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-11753\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The LCO Split 2 2023 double-elimination bracket.<br \/>Image via LCO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rather than seeding into groups, the LCO has opted in favour of a double elimination playoffs bracket to give all teams a fighting chance.<\/p>\n<p>The top two teams in our LCO playoffs will seed respectively for PCS playoffs, where they\u2019ll be competing for a shot at Worlds in South Korea in October.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Standings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ranking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Record<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>The Chiefs<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Team Bliss<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Dire Wolves<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Pentanet<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Mammoth<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Kanga Esports<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Ground Zero Gaming<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vertex Esports<\/td>\n<td>0-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule &amp; Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Results \u2014 Stage 1 Week 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Match<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time (AEST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday, Jun 5<\/td>\n<td>Chiefs v Vertex<\/td>\n<td>6pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Bliss v Dire Wolves<\/td>\n<td>8pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday, Jun 6<\/td>\n<td>Pentanet v Mammoth<\/td>\n<td>6pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Kanga v Ground Zero<\/td>\n<td>8pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-lco-split-2-2023-rosters\"><strong>LCO Split 2 2023 Rosters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After the Brisbane Brawl came to an exciting conclusion at DreamHack Melbourne, The Chiefs defended their winning LCO title against Team Bliss.<\/p>\n<p>An outstanding debut regardless of the end result, Team Bliss and their new Korean support Akia look to run it back for Split 2.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lco-split-2-2023-worlds-journey-underway-vertex-joins-the-fray-1.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-11760\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Team Bliss looks to continue their run of form that saw them reach the DreamHack stage in their debut split.<br \/>Photo via ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Outside of the brand new Vertex roster, Mammoth has parted ways with a majority of their Split 1 roster, save for Entrust. As of June 1st, they have yet to announce the rest of their team.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Squad<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Chiefs<\/td>\n<td>BioPanther<\/td>\n<td>Babip<\/td>\n<td>Kisee<\/td>\n<td>Raes<\/td>\n<td>Aladoric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team Bliss<\/td>\n<td>Lived<\/td>\n<td>Whynot<\/td>\n<td>Daystar<\/td>\n<td>Leemas<\/td>\n<td>Akia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dire Wolves<\/td>\n<td>Zorenous<\/td>\n<td>Poltron<\/td>\n<td>Chazz<\/td>\n<td>Praedyth<\/td>\n<td>Decoy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pentanet<\/td>\n<td>Chippys<\/td>\n<td>Shernfire<\/td>\n<td>DONGGY<\/td>\n<td>Violet<\/td>\n<td>Apii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mammoth<\/td>\n<td><em>TBD<\/em><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Entrust<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kanga<\/td>\n<td>1Blue<\/td>\n<td>Meifan<\/td>\n<td>Fighto<\/td>\n<td><em>TBD<\/em><\/td>\n<td>Shinko<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ground Zero<\/td>\n<td>Tron<\/td>\n<td>Gooby<\/td>\n<td>mfis<\/td>\n<td>Danteh<\/td>\n<td>Bulldawg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vertex<\/td>\n<td>Tomasino<\/td>\n<td>4Ever<\/td>\n<td>Chirp<\/td>\n<td><em>TBD<\/em><\/td>\n<td>Rosey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"plato-post-bottom-links\">\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-amplifi\">SEO Powered Content &amp; PR Distribution. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amplifipr.com\">Get Amplified Today.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-platoaistream\">PlatoAiStream. 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