Orca parts way with CFO and signs with Ground Zero Gaming

Twenty-two days after announcing that their support for the upcoming season would be Kuo "Orca" Cheng-han, CTBC Flying Oyster have ultimately reversed course and parted ways with the player. In a post published this Thursday morning, the organization cited a "current model not optimal for either party to perform at their best." As a result, the team decided to terminate the player’s contract to allow him the opportunity to join another organization.

After spending last year in the PCS with TALON Academy, Orca was set to make his LCP debut following his announcement at CFO on December 17. Although he appeared to be the team’s starting support and the successor to Ling "Kaiwing" Kai-wing, CFO revealed on December 30 that Chiu "2274" Chang-an, the organization’s academy support with only one year of professional experience, would also be joining the roster for the coming season.

With only a week remaining before the start of the LCP season, Orca will nevertheless join Ground Zero Gaming, the new LCP organization replacing TALON. As confirmed this Thursday on their respective social media platforms, the decision takes effect immediately.

Selected last month to replace TALON following its departure due to financial difficulties, Ground Zero had already announced its intention to rebuild the roster entirely for the upcoming season. The changes therefore began this Thursday with the arrival of Orca, along with new Head Coach John "Skywalk" Wong and AD Carry Chao "Shunn" Ying-shun. The remainder of the lineup is expected to be revealed in the coming days, with the season set to resume on January 16.

For more roster changes, check out our Transfers Hub and Offseason Live Tracker.