Will the LPL transfer signings be broadcast live throughout the process?

Since the new “transfer rule” was implemented this LPL season, many viewers have teased that the league resembles a reality show. Because under this new “buying rule,” players are like “auction items,” and they cannot guess who their future teammates will be until the auction concludes. Of course, using an “auction format” also adds entertainment for many fans, especially since insiders revealed that this season’s LPL “player auction” will be fully livestreamed and recorded.

Famous LOL streamer group DYS once revealed during a livestream that the auction format for the LPL transfers was mandated by Riot Games. If the new transfer rule receives positive feedback externally, this auction-style system may be promoted across all LOL regions in the future. After all, every year some players get exploited by agencies during transfers, so making player transfers more transparent can reduce many issues. Meanwhile, livestreaming the entire process also adds excitement for viewers, who are eager to see how much it costs to build LOL’s “super teams.”

JIEJIE talks about IG’s roster setup for next year!

As an LPL champion jungler, JIEJIE recently discussed LPL transfers during a livestream. He revealed to fans that most top-tier “super teams” in the LPL are currently ranked around third or fourth tier. For example, IG openly confirmed that their top laner TheShy and mid laner ROOKIE have already renewed contracts. During the transfer period, IG only needs to recruit a new jungler, AD carry, and support. Other LPL teams are in similar situations; strong players usually avoid the “auction pool” by renewing with their current teams.

Under the new LPL transfer rules, players have two options: renew with their current team or enter the player auction pool. Top-tier players typically renew early with their old teams. However, JIEJIE’s situation is awkward because despite his strong skills, he must enter the auction pool as his old team FPX has announced it will disband next year. (Which LPL team do you think will pick up JIEJIE in the future?)

Good news for IG’s transfer window

As the LPL transfer period approaches, many insiders have begun revealing various transfer news. Among them, LPL champion coach Zhu Kaidu disclosed during a livestream that BLG will undergo major roster changes, with at least two players leaving. Following this news, many fans speculated that BLG’s support ON might depart, especially since ON was isolated by BLG players after the “Shark K” incident and even deleted group photos with BLG teammates from his social media. It seems difficult for ON to stay with BLG.

Coincidentally, insiders recently revealed that support ON went to trial with IG during the transfer period. This news led many IG fans to celebrate, as many consider support MEIKO the team’s weak link. They believe IG now needs a support who dares to initiate fights rather than one who hides in the back to protect KDA. Therefore, many IG fans think ON fits IG’s style better than MEIKO. (MEIKO ranks last in LPL for support initiation rate, while ON is the most aggressive initiator among LPL supports)

Conclusion

Do you think adopting the “auction” format for LPL transfers is a positive change? In recent years, many LPL players have chosen to “stick together,” but the league’s World Championship results have worsened. Now that the LPL officials are actively breaking up these “cliques,” do you believe the league’s future performance will improve? If support ON truly replaces MEIKO, will IG become stronger next year?