Ex-EDward Gaming director and co-owner, Huang “San Shao” Cheng, announced he has joined the Royal Club organization, the parent organization of Royal Never Give Up, according to his weibo.     At the start of the Mid-Season Invitational, San Shao told his followers he would be departing the EDward Gaming organization. Saturday, he posted a picture of the Royal Club organization logo as well as a brief statement to his weibo:

“Join Royal” —San Shao, 2016

It had been heavily speculated by the community that San Shao would join the Royal Club organization after his departure from EDward Gaming. Coach Ji “Aaron” Xing has moved in as temporary managing director for EDward Gaming in the interim. San Shao was one of three co-founders of EDward Gaming at the end of 2013. He moved into the management position to fill a need for the organization. As the team grew, San Shao took over more upper management roles. He is well known for his elaborate journal entries and his good reputation as a club manager. It is not yet known what his specific title within the Royal Club organization will be.