BLG's Superteam Rises: Viper Returns to LPL, Xun Comes Home for 2026 Championship Run

The LPL offseason has delivered its first blockbuster. Bilibili Gaming (BLG) has officially unveiled a roster reconstruction designed to send shockwaves through the competitive landscape for 2026. By securing the signature of legendary AD Carry Park "Viper" Do-hyeon and orchestrating the homecoming of jungler Peng "Xun" Li-Xun, BLG isn't just tweaking its lineup—it's declaring its ambition to build a superteam capable of reclaiming China's throne and finally capturing that elusive international crown.

At the heart of this new era is Viper, a player whose legacy in China is already cemented. His return to the LPL after three years in the LCK with Hanwha Life Esports is a major coup. Fans will remember his 2021 campaign with EDward Gaming as one of the most dominant individual seasons in league history, netting him the LPL Spring MVP, Rookie of the Year, the Summer Split title, and ultimately, the World Championship. Viper brings not just elite mechanics, but a proven championship pedigree and ice-cold nerves in high-pressure moments. His arrival marks the end of the three-year bot lane partnership with Elk, placing immense firepower and expectations onto BLG's bottom side.

Complementing this star signing is a familiar face returning to familiar grounds. Peng "Xun" Li-Xun rejoins the organization where he forged his reputation as a world-class jungler, reaching the MSI finals in both 2023 and 2024, and the Worlds final in 2024. His 2025 season with JD Gaming was marked by inconsistency, making his return to BLG a strategic reset. The reunion with mid laner Zhuo "Knight" Ding is particularly tantalizing; their previous synergy was a cornerstone of BLG's past successes. This rekindled jungle-mid partnership will be crucial in facilitating Viper and controlling the map's tempo.

These moves are a direct response to the bitter taste left by the 2025 season. Despite winning the LPL's third split, BLG's early elimination in the Swiss Stage of the 2025 World Championship was deemed unacceptable. The organization is acting decisively, having already secured the long-term futures of core pieces Knight and support Luo "ON" Wen-Jun with contract extensions through 2027. While the top lane, likely still manned by Chen "Bin" Ze-Bin, presents the final piece of the puzzle, the core of a championship contender is now unmistakably in place.

The confirmed 2026 roster projects a terrifying level of individual talent and veteran experience. The stage is set for a compelling narrative: a returning legend in Viper seeks to recreate his LPL magic, a prodigal jungler in Xun aims to rediscover his best form, and a solidified core in Knight and ON looks to complete their unfinished business. For the rest of the LPL, BLG's message is clear. The 2026 season is not just about competing; it's about conquering. The superteam era in Shanghai has begun, and the pressure to deliver titles has never been higher.