Preface: The S16 season has officially begun, and我相信 most players have been closely watching the recent matches. The competition across all regions has been fierce. The LPL playoffs have revealed the strength of each team. IG has become a dark horse, reaching the loser bracket final. Given their current performance, they have a strong opportunity to challenge BLG. As the finals approach, an industry insider has revealed important news: the S17 season will cancel the "Rebirth" group and restart the promotion/relegation system between the LPL and LDL. Meanwhile, WBG has started poaching manager Guo Guohao.

LPL Confirms Cancellation of "Rebirth", Restarts LDL Promotion/Relegation

Most players are familiar with the LPL. As a former top-tier region, the LPL has developed rapidly in recent years. The number of teams has increased, but overall quality has declined. It has been many years since they won a World Championship. In the past two years, several top teams have left the LPL, including the world champion FPX and the popular RNG. This season, the LPL's popularity remains lukewarm. If it weren't for IG's impressive playoff run, the viewership might have been even lower. Recently, an insider has leaked some crucial information.

In the S17 season, there will be no "Rebirth" group, and the overall annual schedule will be reduced, not as packed as this year. The specific format is pending official internal announcement. Additionally, some sources indicate that new teams will join the LDL, and the promotion/relegation system will be reinstated. If this is true, then the LPL is doing something good, even if it contradicts their earlier decision. It could inject new vitality into the region, preventing the current stagnation and giving owners of lower-tier league teams some motivation. Although the officials have not yet responded to these rumors, it seems quite likely.

Recently, an insider disclosed WBG's current transfer process. The highly anticipated AD carry player Elk has left the team. His future direction next season is uncertain—whether he will join another team or take a break is unknown. Meanwhile, WBG has started searching for new management. According to the source, WBG's higher-ups have begun contacting TES manager Guo Hao. Honestly, his management style is without fault. He has done his utmost to develop TES into a world-class team; the only issue is that the players have made too many mistakes in international competitions.

With the finals approaching, everyone is looking forward to the playoffs. Currently, only BLG has secured a World Championship spot in the LPL. The remaining slots will depend on the finals. If IG wins two consecutive matches, the first and second seeds will be IG and BLG. The winners' bracket will feature TES and AL; the losers' bracket will have WE and JDG. If IG loses any of the next two matches, or both, the first and second seeds will be BLG and AL, with TES and IG in the winners' bracket, and WE and JDG in the losers' bracket. Overall, IG has a high probability of advancing.

Zhaijian's Take

No one expected the LPL to admit its mistake so quickly. Honestly, dividing the teams into "Summit" and "Rebirth" groups significantly impacts viewership. If such a grouping is used, it would be better to reduce the number of teams and improve overall match quality. Only then can fans be retained to the greatest extent. With veteran players retiring one after another, the LPL desperately needs fresh blood. Restoring the LDL promotion/relegation system is urgent.

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