Introduction: The S15 season has officially kicked off, and I believe most players are paying attention to the recent confrontations. The competitions in various regions have been quite fierce, with LPL's schedule becoming a focal point for many players. As a former legendary team, WE has achieved their first win. However, right after the match concluded, news of personnel changes began to circulate. If nothing unexpected occurs, it’s likely that RNG's mid-laner, Tangyuan, will be making the move. Industry insiders had previously hinted that during the transfer period, a team from the LPL's peak group had approached Tangyuan, but he did not provide a positive response at that time. If Tangyuan leaves now, RNG will truly become an empty shell.
Most players are still quite familiar with RNG. As a former top team in the LPL, RNG has gone through many ups and downs over the years. Since Uzi's retirement, the team's situation has worsened, and while they have won some championships, their overall funding has failed to keep pace. This has led to a series of excellent domestic players leaving one after another. When Xiaohu left, he even lowered his price and paid part of the breach of contract fee to depart. With this season's Xiao Ming taking a break, all veteran players from RNG have left, and the team was eliminated early in the second phase, confirming their absence from future competitions.
Previously, RNG was scheduled to compete in the LDL, but due to various issues, both RNG and their second team abandoned the matches, not participating in a single game. During the break between the third phase, many staff members left the RNG team, which also officially announced the departure of three players at once. Just a few days ago, the jungler, Galaxy, also joined FPX. Now, only mid-laner Tangyuan remains on RNG's roster. According to industry insiders, during the break, a team from the LPL's peak group communicated with Tangyuan, but he indicated that he needed to wait a bit longer, and it’s likely he will choose to take a break.
With WE defeating FPX to secure their first victory of the season, another new piece of news has emerged from industry insiders: the newly victorious WE team may undergo personnel changes. If nothing unexpected happens, it should involve mid-laner Tangyuan. As a peak group team, WE is certainly stronger than RNG, and they performed exceptionally well in the second phase, eliminating multiple top teams in succession. Tangyuan's addition could bring some fresh blood to WE. If this turns out to be true, RNG will be completely lost in the annals of history, as the once top all-Chinese team has now scattered, leaving no players on their roster.
WE's recent match also showcased the strength of the new hero Yun Ana. In their first match after being unlocked, they achieved victory. As a hybrid AD hero, Yun Ana may not have high output in the early game, but once equipped, they can deal explosive damage in an instant. Additionally, this hero has a relatively long attack range, allowing them to output damage safely from behind teammates. It feels reminiscent of the early days of Zeri, where they struggled in the early game but dominated later on. This hero is likely to become a must-pick or ban in upcoming matches, and the officials are expected to nerf Yun Ana's skill values soon, reducing their overwhelming damage.
Who would have thought that just after WE secured their first victory, news of personnel changes would emerge, particularly concerning RNG's mid-laner Tangyuan? Many industry insiders had previously indicated that RNG's slots were to be acquired by top-tier capital. If that’s the case, the current players indeed fall short. The acquisition by top-tier capital is surely aimed at achieving better results, and during the upcoming transfer period, they are likely to invest heavily to form a top all-Chinese lineup, similar to this year's IG team, possibly even recalling some veteran players.
What do you think about this situation, dear viewers?