xNova is an experienced support who played alongside Ame in LGD years ago and later joined the European team  OG . After a career break, he returned to China and reunited with his former teammate, which became one of the main storylines for fans at The International 2025. Xtreme Gaming has already proven they can contend for the title, and now any of their interviews become a topic of discussion.

Reunion with Ame

Nova emphasized that reuniting with Ame feels natural:

We've played together for so long that now we're just catching up. Even if we don't play well sometimes, we don't get mad at each other — we discuss and fix things.   

The player admitted that the first match, with a 10k gold deficit, was challenging:

I was very nervous in the first game. Maybe it was the draft — we planned it specifically against the opponent, but it turned out to be inconvenient, so the start was rough.   

At the same time, xNova tries to avoid making bold statements about the team's strength:

I don't know who the final boss is. I think most teams are about equal right now. It all depends on who picks heroes better.

xNova on His Break and What's Happening at TI

He also clarified rumors about a possible departure from esports:

After OG , I was just resting and streaming. I got invited to the Immortal Cup — it was a coincidence. I didn't plan to leave; I just needed a break.

Regarding drafts, the support noted that he remains more of an observer:

Before games, we prepare together, but everyone actively participates in drafts except me. Maybe I'm still new to the team, or I don't have enough knowledge about drafts.   

He spoke particularly emotionally about the upcoming match against PARIVISION :

I hate playing against them. Probably because of 9Class . He picks weird heroes like Pudge, which can tilt you. And now there's the Tinker-carry — it's annoying.

The player emphasized that he studies Spirit more than PARIVISION :

Maybe we watch Spirit more. Personally, I often review their games, mainly from Miposhka 's perspective.

He also confirmed the team's participation in the current meta through Helm of the Dominator:

I think it's worth using Dominator; otherwise, you'll be at a disadvantage.