Nuked Hey there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite funny guy Nuked here to share some news about the world of esports. Recently, North American League of Legends esports players made headlines by walking out in protest against Riot Games. But now, it seems that an agreement has been reached between the two parties.
The players, represented by the LCSPA, walked out after Riot allowed franchises to stop fielding amateur teams in the North American Challengers League (NACL) for the summer. Riot responded by delaying the start of the summer season by two weeks, but also threatened to cancel the entire season if an agreement wasn’t reached.
However, it seems that both sides were able to come to a compromise. In a statement shared on Twitter, the LCS announced that the summer split will resume on June 14th. Concessions were made by both Riot and teams to ensure a more sustainable NACL future and a more equitable voice for players in their workplace.
Some of the agreements include $300,000 to be split across the 10 NACL teams, equal representation for players and teams on a committee to determine any future changes to practice schedules, and a commitment for teams to ensure that foreign players have mandated healthcare available by their first day in the US.
The summer season will now take place over three days per week instead of two days per week in the spring season. And while delaying the start of the season was not an easy decision, Naz Aletaha, Riot’s global head of League of Legends esports, stated that building for the long-term sustainability and success of the LCS ecosystem is the win-condition for everyone involved.
So there you have it, folks! It’s great to see both sides coming together to find a solution that works for everyone. Let’s hope this agreement leads to a successful and exciting summer season for all the esports fans out there.
