In a report published on HLTV on Monday, it was revealed that 100 Thieves would exit competitive CS:GO. Now, in a video posted to social media, this departure has been confirmed.
In the video, Nadeshot started by saying he hated sharing bad news, but that the Covid-19 pandemic had had an impact on their situation, among other reasons.
He also cited the fact that 100 Thieves is a North American organisation, with American culture a large part of their identity. Integrating the roster into Los Angeles life proved impossible, as did supporting the team fully in their exploits in Europe.
"Right now, with the qualifications and the points system for CS:GO Majors, any roster movements we made could have jeopardised our position, our opportunity to even compete in a Major. That was a gigantic roadblock," Nadeshot said.
"So, as we talked to our players and discussed what options they might have, it ultimately led to 'we need to be in Europe'. For all the reasons..why we'd want them in LA...we cannot do that, we cannot provide for them while they are competing in Europe."
With Complexity rumoured to be picking up Justin "jks" Savage, the future remains uncertain for the other members of the team: Aaron "AZR" Ward, Joakim "jkaem" Myrbostad, Jay "Liazz" Tregillgas, and Sean "Gratisfaction" Kaiwai.
The roster's final event will be the ongoing IEM New York tournament, with 100T having qualified for the semifinals after finishing top of their group.
A return to Call of Duty for 100T?
Rumours also abound that the move is to free up space and capital to acquire a Call of Duty League spot. 100T has a long history in Call of Duty, and this would be something of a homecoming following their decision not to invest in the initial round of franchising.
Founder Hector "H3cz" Rodriguez is said to be reacquiring the OpTic Gaming brand, and with it a Los Angeles slot in the CDL. However, with H3cz remaining in his current position as co-CEO of NRG — who own the Chicago Huntsmen, speculation is that Nadeshot and the LA-based 100T are looking to purchase that OpTiC slot.
The org is also going big on Riot Games' shooter Valorant, another possible reason for the CS:GO exit.
The 100 Thieves roster in Valorant is now known. After having separated from almost all of its players, the organization has now rebuilt itself.
