VKE was secretive until the last minute and really created a "blockbuster" at the end of the 2024 transfer window for VCS audiences.

VKE's blockbuster deal makes the VCS community "explode"

In the last days of 2024 as the year-end transfer period gradually comes to an end, teams are also competing to "finalize" their squads for the new season. And VCS recently received a real "blockbuster" when MGN Vikings Esports officially announced that SwordArt - SofM's former teammate will join this team in the 2025 season.

VKE recruited SwordArt for the new season

The deal really shocked the VCS community. Because, although they have long passed their peak stage, SwordArt as well as SofM are both World Championship runners-up. Furthermore, SwordArt's reputation may not be so famous in the LPL or the League of Legends community in general, but in the APAC region, he is a true monument.

Furthermore, according to many viewers, SwordArt joined SofM's team, perhaps with the intervention of relationship factors. He and SofM are close former teammates from the Suning era. Furthermore, before joining VKE, he had just left the CBTC Flying Oyster team. Therefore, joining VKE and continuing to fight at LCP 2025 is a completely reasonable move.

The VCS audience was extremely excited

SwordArt's role in VKE and VCS

At the present time, no one knows whether SofM can let their former teammate play on the field or not. However, recruiting SwordArt can contribute a lot in terms of expertise. In the current VCS, almost no one has enough experience like the former SN star in the Support role.

Furthermore, during his time playing in the LPL, SwordArt also showed a good tactical vision, when he and SofM were the two main calling members of the team. Regarding this part, the former player born in 1996 may provide more comprehensive perspectives than what SofM and his coaching staff provided to previous players.

SwordArt (left) has been very close to SofM since their time at SN

VCS audiences also expect SwordArt to be successful as well as open a new chapter for VCS teams, when foreign players can join in different roles but all contribute to the strong development of Vietnamese League of Legends.