For the Vietnamese League of Legends community, the recent match-fixing scandal is perhaps the largest in the history of the tournament. Historically, there have been cases of penalties for cheating, but never before has the number of individuals and teams involved been this significant. This major scandal not only affects the VCS but has also caught the attention of the international League of Legends community. Notably, while major scandals in the LPL often occur in lower-tier competitions, this incident in the VCS took place in the highest-level tournament in the region, making it even more noteworthy than usual.
Let’s take a look back at the largest match-fixing drama in the history of League of Legends in Vietnam to date, where 8 individuals have ended their careers and many young players as well as potential stars face severe penalties.
The main incident has temporarily passed, but the repercussions on the Vietnamese League of Legends scene will likely last for some time, at least until the VCS Summer 2024 begins or even extending into 2025. Nevertheless, this is a necessary blow for the VCS to aspire toward a professional future and a healthy development environment for both teams and players.