JD Gaming rebuilds for Stage 3 with Prophet and returning supports

HaoYoqian and Farway move from management back into the lineup as JD Gaming changes players and coaching staff.

By Payload Wire Archive Story date Sep 20, 2026 2 min read

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A new damage signing and familiar supports

The JD Gaming changes reported September 20 add Prophet to the damage line and soo to the coaching staff. HaoYoqian, previously known as Superich, and Farway leave their management positions to return as supports. The revised lineup also includes Roxy and Kaneki.

Pineapple, Mewtwo and LnlD depart the roster. The contemporary report distinguishes temporary competitive breaks for Pineapple and LnlD from Mewtwo's move to Solus Victorem. Those are different outcomes and should not be collapsed into a claim that every departing member has retired.

The return to match play is the test

A management role can keep someone close to a team without duplicating the demands of playing official matches. For the returning support pair, the important questions are hero coverage, current match rhythm and coordination with the new damage player. Familiar names alone cannot answer them.

The changes arrive ahead of OWCS China's October 3 Stage 3 start. JD Gaming's farewell and the roster report establish who left and who joined; match results will answer a different question about how well the revised lineup works. With Roxy on tank, Prophet and Kaneki on damage and HaoYoqian and Farway returning to support duties, the team enters the stage with both new additions and players shifting back into active competition.