It’s a tragic day for followers of each Paper Rex and VALORANT, as the primary and reigning VCT Pacific champions, and in addition the Champions 2023 grand finalists, formally moved their beloved duelist star Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie to the bench in the present day.
The younger star from Singapore steps down from the beginning roster in an effort to fulfill his necessary army service, as all certified males from the nation are required to take action for a two yr period. Paper Rex famous within the announcement that he’ll stay a part of the crew.
“There isn’t any query that [Jinggg] is a worthwhile member of Paper Rex. He’s nonetheless a part of the Paper Rex VALORANT crew and performs an energetic function on this low season,” wrote Chief Gaming Officer Harley “dsn” Örwall. “Jing is crammed with optimistic power, fearless aggression, and continues to personify our identification of WGAMING.”
With Jinggg showing to stick with Paper Rex regardless of seemingly lacking the following two seasons, many followers are hopeful that probably the most thrilling gamers in VALORANT will ultimately return. The official announcement submit on X is flooded with replies and reposts of followers who’re insistent that he’ll ultimately come again.
Given how lengthy necessary army service in Singapore is, essentially the most conservative timetable for a potential return can be for the 2026 season on the earliest. Nonetheless, Jinggg will nonetheless solely be 22 years previous by the point the 2026 season would begin, that means loads extra years for him to have the ability to compete.
Within the meantime, Paper Rex has gone out and grabbed Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha away from International Esports to finish with their roster for 2024. With the remainder of the roster, together with VCT Pacific MVP something, returning for subsequent yr, the crew is anticipated to be a worldwide contender as soon as once more even with Jinggg absent.
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