The curtain has lifted on MPL Indonesia Season 16, and with it, a new chapter for RRQ Hoshi. Two matches on opening weekend delivered a split record, flashes of brilliance, and the unmistakable heartbeat of a team still forging its rhythm. The result may read “mixed,” but the intent felt unmistakable: this roster wants to contend.
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Week 1 at a Glance
- Record: 1–1
- Standing: 6th (level with NAVI)
- Leaders: ONIC, Geek Fam (both 2–0)
- Bottom: Bigetron, Dewa United (both 0–2)
Match Recaps
RRQ Hoshi 2–1 Alter Ego — Saturday, August 23, 2025 (First Leg, Week 1)
A refreshed lineup featuring Rezzz and Zunesh took the stage against Alter Ego. Hoshi dropped Game 1, absorbed the blow, and then answered with conviction.
- Game 2: A clinical close at the 10-minute mark—sharp tempo, clean decisions.
- Game 3: A test of composure stretching to 18 minutes, where Idok and company steadied the lane pressure and sealed the series.
Momentum takeaway: When Hoshi accelerate early and commit together, the map opens quickly. The spine of this team—shotcalling from roam and discipline around skirmish windows—showed up when it mattered.
RRQ Hoshi 0–2 Geek Fam — Sunday (First Leg, Week 1)
A sterner exam followed against last season’s third place, Geek Fam (Hoshi were runners-up). The series was competitive, but the breaks fell the other way.
- Game 1: Tight exchanges until a ~13-minute close.
- Game 2: Nearly 17 minutes of resistance, yet Hoshi’s new configuration couldn’t consistently pry open Geek Fam’s defenses.
Learning takeaway: Against top-tier setups, Hoshi will need sharper mid-game conversions—cleaner objective trades, faster wave management, and more decisive pivots when the first look isn’t there.
RRQ Hoshi Roster — MPL ID Season 16
- Head Coach: Alfi “Khezcute” Syahrin Nelphyana
- Analysts: Fadhil “Rave” Abdurahman; Rasyid “NMM” Kevin Perwira
- Team Manager: Arief “XOXO” Budiman
- EXP Laners: Rendy “Dyren” Syahputra; Muhammad “Rezzz” Kurniawan
- Roamer: Said “Idok” Ali Ridho
- Gold Laner: Muhammad “Toyy” Rizky
- Junglers: Arthur “Sutsujin” Christopher Sunarkho; Ilyas “Zunesh” Prasetyo
- Mid Laner: Hajirin “Rinz” Arafat
What This Start Really Means
This opening weekend wasn’t just a tally of wins and losses—it was a stress test of identity. We saw a team that can close fast when the plan lands (Game 2 vs. Alter Ego), and a team that can hold its nerve in extended scenarios (Game 3). We also saw where growth must accelerate: mid-game clarity, objective sequencing, and breaking fortified maps against elite opposition.
None of that diminishes the promise in this roster. With Idok’s voice steering engagements, Toyy’s scaling presence, and the fresh dynamics from Rezzz and Zunesh, RRQ Hoshi have the tools. What they need now is rhythm—those repeatable habits that turn narrow openings into inevitabilities.
Looking Ahead
With a 1–1 start and a seat in the middle of the table, Week 2 becomes an early opportunity to turn learning into leverage. The RRQ Kingdom has weathered many starts and many storms—and their expectation is unchanged: see RRQ back on the march toward the MPL trophy.