It looks like things aren’t looking so good for Overwatch League team Chengdu Hunters. According to multiple sources (via Dexerto), the esports organization and team might lose a number of key players ahead of the new season as they attempt to balance its books and making budget cuts.

Examples of this include the recent departure of assistant coach Jeong-Min ‘JFeel’ Kim and the disbandment of Team Chaser, Chengdu Hunters’ academy team. Sources say that others might be following suit soon, including Yan ‘Creed’ Xiao, another assistant coach, and even star player and 2021 Overwatch League regular season MVP Xin ‘Leave’ Huang, as well as supports XianYao ‘Yveltal’ Li, Tan ‘Nisha’ Li, Cao ‘Faraway1987’ Jiale, and Zhou ‘Mmonk’ Xiang.

It reminds unknown why Chinese livestreaming platform HUYA (who owns Chengdu Hunters) are cutting back on costs. However, this will be a blow to the Chengdu Hunters as they enter the upcoming Overwatch League season. They are currently slated to go up against Guangzhou Charge in their opening match of the new season on 6 May 2022.