The North American League of Legends competitive scene has been in a whirlwind of controversy ever since Riot Games announced changes to the LCS format for the upcoming 2023 Spring Split.
Before the start of the 2023 Spring Split, president of esports John Needham and global esports head Naz Aletaha did an interview with Tvis Gafford to ensure fans that the company is still all-in with the LCS, saying that Riot never planned to step back or lessen support for the league in any way.