“The MSI King” of LPL Might be Saved
As we know, a few days ago, news broke that Royal Never Give Up had filed for bankruptcy. This is a regrettable event for Esports in China and the world in general, particularly for League of Legends. To this day, RNG remains the MSI king with 3 championships – the most in the history of the tournament. Moreover, RNG is a legendary name, arguably a symbol of League of Legends in China. However, for this very reason, RNG might be “saved”.
Accordingly, LPL media reports that RNG has been confirmed to have been acquired and will undergo a complete restructuring next year. According to some information, the new owners (if any) simply do not want to lose the RNG name – which has become a symbol of the golden age of LPL, guaranteeing LPL’s prestige on the international stage.
LPL Community Optimistic About RNG’s Future
If the information is true, the LPL community can be reassured about two factors: first, the name “Royal Never Give Up” will continue to exist for a while longer, and second, this team will receive significant investment. In fact, in LPL’s history, there have been teams whose former owners declared bankruptcy or sold the team. Later, new owners completely rebuilt the team, and that team became a powerhouse. A prime example is Invictus Gaming.
However, the new owner of RNG will need to improve the reputation of this team before they can consider long-term plans. In recent years, RNG has continuously faced lawsuits and debts, causing sponsors to be hesitant. Nevertheless, this is still positive news for LPL viewers and for RNG fans. However, for now, all this is just information from LPL and nothing has been officially confirmed, so the League of Legends community may have to continue to watch closely.