S1Mon Officially Departs EDward Gaming Amid Rumours of Move to AQ
- Tung "Ginn" Duong
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
EDward Gaming has officially announced the departure of Valorant player Hsieh "S1Mon" Meng-hsun, marking the end of his tenure with the team. The organisation shared the news via Weibo, expressing gratitude for his contributions and wishing him success in his future endeavours.
S1Mon's Departure From EDward Gaming Fuels The Rumours Of Him Joining AQ
S1Mon, known for his sharp aim and consistent performances, was a rising talent within EDG's Valorant division. Since joining the team, he has played a pivotal role in several of EDG's notable campaigns, including their championship victory at VALORANT Champions 2024, where they edged out Team Heretics 3-2. He also helped EDG win VCT 2025: China Kickoff and VCT 2024: China Stage 2, solidifying their dominance on the domestic stage. Internationally, S1Mon contributed to EDG's 3rd-place finish at VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025.
The announcement fuels further rumours by GoogGoogGame that S1Mon is set to join a newly formed Tier 2 team named AQ. The team is reportedly backed by popular Chinese streamer EQ118 and rapper After Journey (艾福杰尼). Although no official confirmation has been made from AQ's side, the buzz surrounding the lineup has attracted considerable attention from fans and industry insiders alike.
If the rumours prove true, S1Mon's move could mark the beginning of a high-profile project that blends esports with entertainment, a growing trend in China's Valorant scene. AQ's entry into the Tier 2 circuit with such prominent figures at the helm could bring both fresh talent and significant visibility to the team. As of now, fans await further announcements regarding S1Mon's next step and AQ's official roster reveal
EDward Gaming rosters after S1Mon's leave look as follows:
Wan "CHICHOO" Shunzhi
Wang "nobody" Senxu
Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang
Zhang "Smoggy" Zhao
Zhang "zjc" Juncheng
Zhang "Jieni7" Juntai
Lin "WoodAy1" Weihong
Tang "Muggle" Shijun (Head Coach)