As we know, VCS has just gone through its first season full of ups and downs, as well as many changes since Riot officially took over the League of Legends scene in the region from Garena. Alongside encouraging achievements at Worlds 2023, fans are also very interested in the transfer situation of the teams. Recently, many prominent names in VCS have begun to make significant roster changes to prepare for the new season, which promises to be even more intense ahead.
One of the teams making the most significant moves is GAM Esports. With the departure of three core players, all top-tier talents in their positions within VCS, GAM is said to have “self-destructed” quite significantly. In fact, many fans do not hesitate to express doubts about GAM’s ability to compete for the title, despite still having Kiaya and Levi. This is because a roster is only truly capable of contending for the championship when all five players are talented. Moreover, GAM’s goal is international tournaments, while they are already quite saturated with domestic titles in VCS.
As GAM weakens, another team is showing greater strength as they currently maintain their roster, which is Team Whales. According to commentator Hoang Luan’s recent assessment on his stream channel: “If TW keeps the same lineup that fought together last season, they will be the number 1 contender for the VCS championship in the new season”. And up to now, TW has fulfilled the necessary requirements.
With the cohesion and talent of each player already proven, it is understandable that GAM’s decline and TW becoming the number 1 contender for the championship. Moreover, the TW players gained valuable experience from a season that can be considered very bright. The experienced and honed skills will make TW extremely dangerous in the upcoming new season.
However, TW has also shown that they have a “curse” when facing GAM, and this became evident in the crucial match at the Play-In Stage of Worlds recently. If they can overcome this weakness, TW may truly rise to the top in VCS in the upcoming new season.