Smart Omega Esports will have a better lineup for MPL Philippines Season 12.

This was assured by Patrick “E2max” Caidic when asked about the team’s possible roster changes heading into the new MPL PH season which dangles two spots in the prestigious M5 World Championships the country will be hosting in December.

“May mga magbabalik na player. 'Yun 'yung abangan nila. Tapos 'yung roster mas maganda kaysa former na lineup,” said the veteran midlaner who teased the comeback of star roamer Joshua “Ch4knu" Mangilog and the addition of rookies to the team.

Even E2max is also rumored to return to playing after spending last season as the team analyst and assistant coach. Duane “Kelra” Pillas is also rumored to return to the lineup.

Ch4knu, despite reports of his impending return, remained mum on his status but admitted that he’s been eager to help his team bounce back from a sixth-place finish last season.

“May chance (na bumalik) kasi gustong gusto ko na rin po bumawi dahil sa last season po top 6 lang po kami. Lagi po akong nag-ga-grind, araw-araw kumbaga nagpahinga lang sa MPL,” said Ch4knu.

No matter how the roster will look for Omega, the only goal for the team is make a return to the world stage – a feat it hopes to replicate after the M2 appearance where Omega was still bannered by MPL stars Salic “Hadji” Imam and Jeniel “Haze” Bata-anon.

“'Yun talaga 'yung goal ng team. Kumbaga 'yun lang 'yung tinitignan natin, hindi kami tumitingin sa basta na makapasok lang, hindi. 'Yun talaga 'yung mindset namin, parang lagi naming sinasabi na kailangan makapag-M5, makapag-M5 para pare-parehas kami ng trabaho and ng maging mindset.”