In a surprising twist of events within the Apex Legends competitive scene, the North American ALGS Regional Final made waves as it replayed behind veiled curtains, shielded from public scrutiny. TSM emerged victorious in a stunning five-game showdown, clinching the top spot on the leaderboard with an impressive 80 points, while XSet and OpTic Gaming faltered, missing the coveted Split One Playoff qualification threshold.

The saga began with the notorious exploits of Destroyer2009, whose illicit hacks disrupted the original March 18 Regional Final, forcing an abrupt halt. Anticipation lingered for a public replay, but on March 25, keen-eyed ALGS aficionados noticed a conspicuous absence: none of NA's Apex Legends pros were live streaming. Instead, they were mysteriously tucked away in a "custom lobby," a revelation that ignited speculation of clandestine gameplay shielded from public eyes.

Confirmation arrived swiftly as match results trickled onto Apex Legends Status in real-time, laying bare the covert proceedings and unveiling the roster destined for the Split One Playoffs in LA from May 2 to 6.

In a narrative emblematic of TSM's resilience, the champions clinched victory only at Match Point in the fifth game, with earlier performances oscillating between second place finishes. Yet, their steadfast accumulation of points per game propelled them to the summit, marking them as the inaugural team to breach the Match Point threshold.

Meanwhile, the mid-split leaderboard shuffle witnessed intense battles for playoff berths. XSET's aspirations were dashed by relentless POI contests with Ape Gang, culminating in a gut-wrenching 13th place finish. OpTic, despite a formidable showing in the Year Three Championship, faltered, settling for a lackluster 14th position.

With the dust settling on the NA Regional Final, the roster for the 2024 ALGS Split One Playoffs stands confirmed. DarkZero, Moist Esports, Legacy, Disguised, and a constellation of other titans will grace the LA stage, each vying for supremacy in the fiercely contested arena.