I think the EMEA and AMERICAS Ascension had a huge difference in level from the International League, I think Bleed can make it in the Pacific next year, GUARD will barely make the playoffs, and G8 will be fighting for last place.
You never watched emea if you think m8 will be fighting for last place they are much better than teams like Koi and KC they will fighting for the middle of the pack. I think the Guard clears half of the franchise teams in americas.
Teams improve lol. FUT was placed guaranteed #10 in 2023 pre-franchised things as they were from ascension, but now they are a middle of the pack international team comparable to teams like DRX