The world shall see the Northern Lights shine on the finals.

Aurora Gaming PH (RORA) became the first team to secure a seat in the M7 World Championship Grand Finals after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants (SRG) on Thursday, January 22.

After winning the opening game, Aurora fell behind 1-2 against the reigning MSC champions. Facing elimination, the Filipino squad rallied behind veteran EXP laner Edward “Edward” Dapadap, whose signature Yu Zhong play in Game 4 forced a deciding fifth match.

The finale was a 23-minute war of attrition featuring five Lord captures. Aurora eventually broke SRG's defense following a decisive river clash led by Jan “Demonkite” Caranto’s Akai, sealing the "reverse sweep" and keeping the Philippines' quest for a sixth consecutive world title on track.

Series Summary:

• Game 1: Aurora PH (1-0) – MVP: Demongkite

• Game 2: Selangor RG (1-1)

• Game 3: Selangor RG (1-2)

• Game 4: Aurora PH (2-2) – MVP: Edward

• Game 5: Aurora PH (3-2) – MVP: Light