On the second map, Fortress, Dplus built an early 6-1 lead and appeared poised for a swift finish. However, CAG demonstrated incredible resilience, fighting back from a 0-5 deficit to level the score at 7-7 and push the map into overtime.
Newly added player 
Yuri was awarded the APL 2026 Stage 2 MVP honor for his stellar performance throughout the final.
Absence of a Local Team
Dplus Kia’s qualification marks a significant milestone, as they locked in the final slot for the Major. However, this outcome delivered a crushing blow to the Japanese Rainbow Six Siege community.
Because CAG by VARREL fell short in the finals, no Japanese team will participate in the BLAST R6 Major Osaka. It marks a painful outcome for local fans who had hoped to cheer on a domestic Japanese team at their home Major.
Community Backlash Over Brazilian Import Roster
The championship win ignited immediate controversy across social media due to Dplus Kia’s roster composition. Although representing the South Korean organization Dplus Kia in APAC North, the team’s active roster consists entirely of five Brazilian players.
Fans and community commentators voiced intense frustration on X, raising concerns over regional integrity and questioning Ubisoft’s import regulations.
Japanese fans expressed disappointment that a fully Brazilian roster eliminated local talent, while others called for stricter import rules to protect smaller competitive regions.
