After a full year of high-intensity training and tactical refinement, the once-green KAG underwent a transformation. Their players' coordination became more seamless, their tactical system more perfected, and they firmly took root in the league's top tier, possessing the hard power to contend for the championship.
On the other hand, the reigning champion KYA from last season faced issues in team integration, their competitive form dropped significantly, and they unexpectedly lost early in the quarterfinals, abruptly ending their title defense.
The finals presented a brand new matchup. KAG's opponent was the dark horse TOP3, who had fought their way into the final stage. But times had changed; KAG was no longer the rookie team that could be crushed at will. From map selection to item placement to direct engagements, they were flawless, completely suppressing their opponents in both offense and defense, leaving no room for a comeback. They cleanly took the finals victory 3-0, fulfilling their wish to claim the championship.