Invictus Gaming (IG) has officially punched their ticket to the League of Legends World Championship 2025, securing the LPL’s fourth seed after a hard-fought 3-1 victory against JD Gaming (JDG) in the regional finals. This marks IG’s return to the global stage for the first time since 2019, reigniting hopes for the storied organization.
Key Takeaways
- Invictus Gaming defeated JD Gaming 3-1 to claim the LPL’s fourth seed for Worlds 2025.
- IG will face T1, the LCK’s fourth seed, in a high-stakes Play-In match to determine advancement to the main stage.
- The victory sees veteran players Kang "TheShy" Seung-lok and Song "Rookie" Eui-jin return to Worlds with IG.
Road to Worlds
Invictus Gaming’s journey to Worlds 2025 was a testament to their resilience and strategic prowess throughout the LPL season. Despite a challenging start in the first split, the team showed significant improvement in the second and third splits, securing third and second-place finishes respectively. Their path through the regional finals involved a loss to Top Esports before their decisive victory over JDG.
The crucial series against JDG was a display of individual brilliance and team synergy. JDG took an early lead in the first game, but IG rallied back. AD Carry Chen "GALA" Wei was instrumental in tying the series in Game 2, and jungler Yan "Wei" Yang-Wei delivered standout performances in Games 3 and 4, earning MVP honors and securing IG’s spot at Worlds.
A Historic Matchup Awaits
As the LPL’s fourth seed, Invictus Gaming faces a formidable challenge in the Play-In stage. They are set to clash with T1, the LCK’s fourth seed and reigning 2024 World Champions. This best-of-five series, scheduled for October 14, will determine which team advances to the main Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025. The history between these two legendary organizations, including their encounters at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, adds an extra layer of anticipation to this critical matchup.
LPL’s Full Contingent
With Invictus Gaming’s qualification, the LPL has finalized its four representatives for Worlds 2025. They join Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and Anyone’s Legend (AL), who secured the first and second seeds respectively, and Top Esports (TES), who claimed the third seed. The tournament is set to be held on home soil in China, with the Play-Ins and Swiss Stage kicking off in Beijing.
Sources
- LoL: T1 and Invictus Gaming to face each other in the Worlds Play-In, Sheep Esports.
- Sheep Esports – LoL – LPL: Invictus Gaming qualifies for the Worlds Play-In after a 3-1 victory over JDG, Sheep Esports.
- LPL Regional Finals – Top Esports and Invictus Gaming qualify for Worlds 2025, GosuGamers.
- LoL: Invictus Gaming vs JD Gaming, Polymarket.
