Amid clamor for Estes, MLBB Esports says M3 champion skin not yet determined

Amid the online clamor for the Estes, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports said the M3 champion skin is yet to be determined.

In statement on Thursday, MLBB Esports said development for the skin is still underway and that they are aware of the discussions among the community.

"We are also fully cooperating and listening to the voice of Blacklist International and their players on the final selection," the statement read.

"We are proud of their performance in M3 and their ability to unite the Esports spirit in all of us."

Estes has been a key figure on Blacklist's meta enabling heroes like Alice, Aldous, and Bane to flourish in the MPL Season 8 and in international tournaments.

However, Blacklist team captain OhMyV33nus said that game developer Moonton rejected their request to have the exclusive M3 championship skin for Estes.

"Ayaw raw ni Moonton ng Estes, true. Moonton doesn't like Estes because Estes is not marketable. Moonton will decide, not the players," he said in a Facebook livestream. "Moonton doesn't agree. Moonton doesn't agree that Estes is marketable."

Following his statement, the hashtag #WeWantEstes trended on Twitter as MLBB fans in the Philippines expressed support for the M3 champion's wish.

Meanwhile, MLBB Esports said they will continue with the open communication and hear opinions on the issue.

"There will be another announcement on the M3 skin in the coming days, and we apologize for causing inconvenience to those affected and the players who have supported and loved us along the way. Thank you for your understanding."

Every MLBB World Championship series, the winning team gets the opportunity to select their own skin. EVOS Legends chose Harith after they ruled the M1 World Championship and Bren Esports went for Lancelot after winning the M2 World Championship.

—MGP, GMA News