With their latest defeat against Dplus KIA (DK), GAM Esports (GAM) has officially exited the World Championship (Worlds) 2023. This outcome was anticipated given that DK is significantly stronger than the VCS representative. This victory has allowed DK to remain in Worlds 2023 and keep their hopes alive for a spot in the quarter-finals.
As for GAM, Worlds 2023 has truly been an emotional journey filled with ups and downs. The team faced considerable backlash after their opening day loss to LOUD. However, Levi and his teammates regained their confidence and secured a spot in the Swiss stage with consecutive victories. The peak of the emotional explosion brought to the audience by the VCS representative was their stunning victory over Team Liquid.
Therefore, even though they lost to DK and exited with a 1-3 record, GAM still received praise from fans. Even home fans in the LCK region were highly impressed by what the VCS representative achieved. In fact, some optimistic fans even believe that this team could make it to the quarter-finals at next year’s Worlds.
Of course, it is still too early for Levi and his teammates to think about their achievements at next year’s Worlds. Whether this current roster qualifies for Worlds 2024 is a possibility. However, making a deep run in this tournament or achieving good results is difficult to predict as it is influenced by numerous factors such as luck, player form, and prevailing play styles…
Furthermore, GAM, or more broadly the VCS representatives, have never reached a position among the top 8 teams at Worlds. To achieve this, the VCS needs comprehensive development. Clearly, a year’s time still seems insufficient for the VCS to “transform” and compete for such a high position at Worlds.
Looking at it fairly, the praise from LCK fans shows that Levi and his teammates have left a very good impression on the home fans. This also serves as a significant motivation for GAM and the VCS region to continue to rise and develop further. Who knows, in the future, a VCS representative may be able to compete for a quarter-final spot at Worlds, as hoped by LCK fans.