EDward Gaming announced via its official social media account that founding player Ming Kai (Clearlove) took the oath to join the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai. The ceremony, led by the club’s coach and general manager—himself a longstanding CPC member—marks the first instance of an LPL professional joining the CPC and signals the organization’s political engagement.

Edward Gaming's parent company, SuperGen Group, announced plans to construct the world's largest esports industry park in Shanghai. The project, valued at over 10 billion yuan (approximately $1.5 billion USD), will serve as Edward Gaming’s headquarters and training facility while featuring extensive amenities including a 500,000 sqm arena, a 5-star gaming hotel, Asia’s deepest diving pool, and the largest indoor skydiving center. The facility is expected to bolster Shanghai’s position as a major esports hub and generate significant local economic activity.

Edward Gaming faced significant backlash after a former female employee's sexual harassment allegations surfaced on Weibo. The company's response was widely criticized for its failure to adequately address the claim, raising serious concerns about its labor practices and commitment to protecting women's rights.

Edward Gaming faced a serious internal sexual harassment incident that was initially mishandled. The company not only failed to protect the victim but also reportedly advised the victim to 'seduce' the accused, which constituted a blatant failure in safeguarding worker rights. Although the founder eventually intervened and pledged corrective action following public backlash, the initial response reflects poor labor relations and a neglect of ethical responsibility towards employees.

Following allegations that Edward Gaming covered up a sexual assault incident between employees—with evidence presented on Weibo—the organization denied the claims, raising serious concerns about its labor practices and commitment to human rights.

A former staff member alleged that Edward Gaming's management attempted to cover up a sexual harassment complaint by bribing her, raising serious concerns about the organization's labor practices and respect for human rights. The company maintained that the payment was a bonus for the video team, but the allegations suggest a systemic disregard for employee protections.

A former employee alleges that Edward Gaming not only failed to protect her from repeated sexual harassment but also covered up the incident by advising her to seduce the alleged perpetrator and offering payments disguised as bonuses, raising serious concerns about the organization’s labor practices and commitment to worker rights.