The KPL opens a new chapter, and there are many new highlights in the new lineup and new version
The Spring Festival holiday is coming to an end, and in another week, the competition in the first round of the regular season of the 2024KPL (Honor of Kings Pro League) Spring Season will continue. This season, the KPL has undergone some changes from the participating teams, lineups, game versions, and home arrangements, which has brought some new atmosphere to the field.
In 2024, the KPL Annual Finals will be added. Photo/KPL King Glory Professional League
Innovation in competition rules and models
Compared with previous years, the adjustment of the overall competition structure of the KPL in 2024 is worth paying attention to. In addition to the spring and summer seasons, an annual finals will be added between the summer and the Challenger Cup. As with the Challenger Cup, FMVP players in the Annual Finals will receive custom skins.
The International Invitational, which consists of The Global Invitational and the Intercontinental Invitational, has also become a new attraction. In 2023, the national team of the Glory of Kings project composed of 6 KPL players won gold in Hangzhou. Jump out of the club and bring more responsibility and honor to fight for the country. In 2024, KPL will form a "dream team" to participate in the International Invitational Tournament with reference to the national team model.
The format change will add more suspense and anticipation throughout the season. The tournament schedule is tighter, requiring teams to stay in shape over longer cycles, and the competition between teams is getting hotter. The increase in the number and frequency of international events will attract more top teams from countries and regions to join, and we have seen enough of the KPL teams singing a one-man show in the World Champions Cup, which may lead to the birth of more "strong dialogues" between competitions on the Honor of Kings international competition stage.
Peng Yunfei and Xu Xinzhen played against each other for the first time after the transfer. Photo/KPL King Glory Professional League
Team roster reorganization and rebirth
With the adjustment of the rules of the event, many teams have also ushered in major changes in the lineup. Chongqing Wolves, Xi'an WE and other old teams have made personnel adjustments and introduced fresh blood, in order to rejuvenate in the new season. At the same time, some new forces have also emerged and become a force to be reckoned with in the KPL.
During the 2024 spring transfer period, the changes of Peng Yunfei (ID: Fly) and Xu Xinzhen (ID: Nine Tails) have attracted attention. After a long period of substitution, they all chose to start over in a different environment. In the first week of the regular season before the Spring Festival, the two friends ushered in a long-awaited encounter.
The team with a big move in the transfer period should belong to Xi'an WE. The team has been strengthened in all aspects, from the players to the coaching staff. Among them, Fang Qingyou (ID: Baibeast) and Yang Tingpu (ID: A Gai), two former members of Foshan DRG, joined, and the team's performance in the spring competition is expected. In addition, Yang Peng (ID: Hualou) joined Wuhan eStarPro, two-position champion Chen Zhengzheng (ID: Cat) temporarily left the field, double-champion jungler Yang Tao (ID: Fearless) turned away, and veteran Tang Tian (ID: Aisi) served as head coach, etc., all added highlights to this year's spring game.
This season, there is also a new face on the KPL stage, that is, Xiamen BOA, who has won the 2023 K League (Glory of Kings Pro League) Summer Championship. In the first week of the 2024 Spring Season, they defeated Shenzhen DYG 3-1, and their ability to defend and control the rhythm in the wild area should not be underestimated.
The new schedule brings new challenges and opportunities for the team. Photo/KPL King Glory Professional League
The new season changes have an impact
The reorganization and rebirth of the team lineup has injected new vitality and passion into the KPL. On the one hand, the addition of new players provides the possibility for the team to deploy new tactics and playing styles, and the team's performance on the field is more diverse and creative. On the other hand, the introduction of newcomer teams will also face more challenges and uncertainties. How the new players can integrate into the team in a short period of time, adapt to the rhythm of the game, and give full play to their individual strengths are all problems that need to be faced.
On a macro level, the new event schedule brings new challenges and opportunities for the team. How to stand out from the fierce competition throughout the year is something that every team needs to think about. The plan of the year begins in the spring, and from the beginning of the spring, the team should think clearly about which move to move next.
Focusing on the game, in terms of version, in the new season, in addition to map changes, the mechanics of many heroes such as Yun Zhongjun, Erin, and Baili Xuance have been adjusted, and the "best partners" of Haino and Doria have been given the opportunity to play. These changes will have an impact on the direction and outcome of the game.
In addition, it is worth noting that in the spring game, the KPL further expanded the layout of the stadium and added Chongqing as the home city, realizing a new situation in Shanghai, Chengdu, Foshan, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Chongqing. Chongqing Wolves, who have played for many seasons, moved out of Shanghai and opened their doors at their new home stadium.
After a short offseason, the KPL teams will embark on a new journey. After the Spring Festival, the second week of the first round of the regular season will officially start on February 21.
Beijing News reporter Zhao Xue
Edited by Wu Zhengyang
Proofreading by Jun Liu