On September 1st , the battle for a spot in the 2025 LPL Summer Split playoffs reached its peak, with EDG securing an upset victory over WE 3-1. Facing a stronger group stage team, EDG displayed tenacious resilience, demonstrating through tireless effort that a comeback was still possible.

In the first game, WE relied on a strong early-game tower dive to secure a triple kill and control three worms, but EDG held on, securing the Dragon and the Vanguard. Seizing the mid-game, EDG capitalized on a mistake by the opponent's mid and support, successfully controlling Ertahan and reaching the Earth Dragon. After securing the Dragon Soul, EDG took a complete lead in damage, ending the game and securing a commanding lead.

In the second game, EDG continued their strong performance in the bottom lane, securing their first dragon. At a crucial moment, Jarvan escaped with a powerful counterattack, and Ahri secured a quad kill , solidifying EDG's advantage. EDG then secured control of Baron, and after a teamfight, they secured another victory, securing match point.

In the third game , WE fought a desperate battle. Their early jungle invasions were effective, securing three consecutive worms. During the mid-game push, EDG were shut out in a teamfight, and WE won the game with a crushing 17-0 score, reigniting the suspense.

Game 4 proved crucial, as EDG took the initiative by diving the tower and securing three worms. In a mid-game Vanguard teamfight, Aatrox and Clockwork combined to eliminate their core damage dealer, helping the team seize the initiative. In the Dragon fight, EDG decisively took the game, then successively secured Baron and Ertahan. Clockwork and Aatrox combined perfectly to secure a triple kill, securing the final 3-1 lead for EDG .