Smoggy leaves EDward Gaming and joins Bilibili Gaming

Smoggy leaves EDward Gaming and joins Bilibili Gaming

Bilibili Gaming has signed Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao, ending the former world champion’s lengthy spell with EDward Gaming.

The move brings BLG a player with international championship experience as it reshapes its roster for the next VCT season.

Championship-winning EDG run ends

Smoggy became a regular member of EDG’s lineup around its Champions İstanbul appearance and initially played a broad selection of roles.

A move toward primary Controller duties during 2024 formed part of the team that won Champions Seoul.

He continued to provide role flexibility in subsequent seasons, including secondary Duelist appearances as EDG adapted its compositions. EDG’s 2026 campaign ended in the Champions Shanghai group stage.

BLG’s role distribution remains open

BLG already has an established Duelist in whzy, while several players shared Controller responsibilities during the previous season.

Smoggy’s arrival provides another experienced option, although his exact role has not been specified.

The move also comes during coaching changes following Anaks’ departure. BLG has announced Smoggy’s addition, but its final starting five and complete role allocation remain to be clarified.