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SOOP: "Starcraft Remastered to Launch New League Within the Year"
(Translated using Google Translate)
SOOP plans to unveil a new esports league based on 'Starcraft: Remastered (Star 1)' within the year and expand the game's sustainable ecosystem.
The plan is to move beyond the existing top-tier-centered league operation and create a new stage that connects grassroots amateurs, streamers, and the fandom to drive the long-term success of StarCraft 1.
Im Il-bin, Head of the eSports Content Business Division, and Wi Young-kwang, Head of the Content Production Division at SOOP, met with ZDNet Korea after the end of the first set of the 'Google Play ASL Season 22' finals held at the Lotte World Ice Rink in Jamsil, Seoul on the 17th and revealed their vision for operating the eSports league and future plans.
Director Im Il-bin cited "league aging" and "player pool stagnation" as chronic challenges that have persisted for over 20 years in StarCraft 1 esports.
Director Lim stated, "It is true that the current structure allows top-tier ranked players to repeatedly remain in the upper ranks," but added, "We are preparing a response in two directions to expand the player pool and maintain the ecosystem."
He continued, "The first is to create a large-scale stage like today's finals at Lotte World Ice Rink to provide strong motivation to the players and reward the fans," adding, "Second, we are planning new esports league content based on StarCraft 1, and we expect to be able to make an official announcement as early as within this year."
The plan is to facilitate the influx of new players and reignite fan interest through this.
