Invictus Gaming, one of the most decorated names in Chinese League of Legends history, is cleaning house. The organization confirmed the departures of top laner Breathe, along with Soboro and Nia, following a playoff run that ended well short of expectations.
The exits come on the heels of IG’s 9th-12th place finish in the LPL 2026 Split 2 playoffs, a result that punctuated a frustrating stretch for an org that once sat at the very top of the competitive scene.
A swift and painful exit
IG’s playoff run didn’t just end early. It ended emphatically. The team was swept 0-3 by ThunderTalk Gaming, leaving no ambiguity about where things stood.
Breathe’s time with the roster was notably brief. The top laner joined IG on March 29, 2026, arriving from Weibo Gaming. That means his entire tenure with the organization spanned roughly three months before the announcement of his departure.
