Honkai: Star Rail Sponsors LGD Gaming for The International 2023

Prominent Chinese esports organization LGD Gaming announced a new partnership with Honkai: Star Rail on 4th October. This significant collaboration will see Honkai: Star Rail sponsoring LGD Gaming’s participation in The International 2023 (TI12), which is all set to commence on 12th October  in Seattle, Washington.

This sponsorship announcement comes hot on the heels after the game’s recent announcement of sponsoring Team Azure Ray for the same Dota 2 tournament.

Honkai: Star Rail Backs LGD Gaming at TI12

In a Weibo post, LGD Gaming introduced the Honkai: Star Rail sponsorship. The post read, "Trailblazer, dong dong dong," symbolizing the team's tie up with the HoYoverse title as it prepares to embark on this exciting journey together. Honkai: Star Rail will provide sponsorship support to LGD Gaming's Dota 2 division as it strives for victory on the grand stage of TI12.

This announcement cements Honkai: Star Rail as a major player in the esports sponsorship arena. Currently, this fantasy role-playing game (RPG) sponsors two formidable teams for The International 2023. Notably, Honkai: Star Rail officially announced its sponsorship of Azure Ray, marking its entry into the world of Dota 2 esports on 2nd October.

LGD Gaming Gains New Sponsors After Bidding Farewell to PSG Partnership

This new collaboration between LGD Gaming and Honkai: Star Rail marks a significant turning point for the organization. Just last month on 4th September, LGD Gaming officially announced the end of its strategic partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a partnership that had spanned over five years. During this period, LGD Gaming achieved remarkable success under the PSG banner, including a triumphant victory at the Riyadh Masters 2022 and a commendable second-place finish at The International 2021.

Reflecting on the journey with PSG, LGD Gaming expressed gratitude for the shared triumphs and the emotional highs and lows experienced during its time with PSG. The official Weibo announcement read, "Since the LGD.DOTA2 branch reached a strategic brand cooperation relationship with Paris St. Germain, on April 19, 2018, We achieved excellent results in both domestic and international arenas. In five years, the name PSG.LGD has left a strong sum ink in the history of Dota 2. As of today, our partnership with Paris Saint-Germain comes to an end."

The International 2023 promises to be an intense battleground, featuring LGD Gaming and 19 other formidable teams from around the world. These teams will compete fiercely for the lion’s share of the growing prize pool, making TI12 the most anticipated event in the Dota 2 esports calendar.

LGD Gaming has already set off for Seattle and Dota 2 esports enthusiasts are looking forward to the team’s performance at TI12. The phrase "May this journey lead us starward" encapsulates the team's unwavering determination and ambition to succeed in the upcoming tournament.