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Aurora Gaming is officially back in Apex Legends esports, and it is doing so with a roster that already knows how to win. After a six month absence from the scene, the Serbian organisation has confirmed its return with the signing of the former NAVI lineup, setting its sights firmly on the ALGS Championship.

The announcement was revealed across social media with a confident message, signalling that Aurora is ready to compete at the highest level once again.

A Familiar Core Joins Aurora Gaming

Aurora Gaming’s new Apex Legends roster features three well known names from the EMEA region. Jose Uxako Llosa, Filipe Hiarka Morgado, and Anton Slab Eklundh will represent the organisation in upcoming Apex Legends Global Series competitions.

The trio previously competed under the NAVI banner and have already proven themselves against top tier opposition. Their addition brings Aurora Gaming’s break from competitive Apex Legends to an end, following the organisation’s decision in June to step away from the scene after finishing 14th in the first EMEA split of the ALGS Pro League with its former roster.

Strong Results Under the NAVI Banner

The newly signed squad arrives with solid recent results. In May, the team finished second in Split 1 of the EMEA ALGS Pro League, before placing 11th in Split 2. While the second split finish was just outside the top ten, the points earned across both splits were enough to secure qualification for the season ending championship.

Uxako and Hiarka also bring championship pedigree to the roster. Earlier this year, the duo claimed victory at the ALGS 2024 Championship while competing for GoNext Esports, underlining their ability to perform on the biggest stages in Apex Legends esports.

Aurora Gaming’s Return on the Biggest Stage

Aurora Gaming’s return to Apex Legends will take place at the ALGS 2026 Championship, scheduled to run from January 15 to January 18. The event will feature 40 of the best teams from around the world, all battling for the world championship title.

Based on championship points, Aurora Gaming enters the tournament as the 21st seed and will begin its campaign in Group D. The group includes strong competition such as VK Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, who finished the regular season with the fourth and fifth seeds respectively.

How the ALGS Championship Format Works

The ALGS Championship format leaves little room for error. The top 20 teams from each group advance to the winners’ bracket, while the remaining teams drop into the losers’ bracket. From there, ten teams from the winners’ bracket secure direct qualification to the Finals.

The rest must fight through the losers’ bracket for one of the remaining spots, making consistency across matches crucial for any team with title ambitions.

Eyes on a Deeper Championship Run

With a roster that has already tasted international success, Aurora Gaming will be aiming to go further than ever before at the ALGS Championship. The organisation has enjoyed strong showings in the ALGS Pro League in the past, and this new lineup gives it a genuine chance to make an impact on the global stage.

As Apex Legends esports heads into its most important event of the season, Aurora Gaming’s return adds another storyline for fans to follow closely.