London-based esports organisation Tundra have signed UK Fortnite player Harry ‘Veno’ Pearson as they move into the game’s competitive scene.
Veno is a 17-year-old UK Fortnite esports professional who’s been placing in the top 10 in multiple weeks of Epic Games’ Solo and Duos Cash Cups. He’s currently ranked 33rd in Europe.
Tundra made the announcement in this video, produced by esports marketing, content and creative specialist Danny Lopez:
Signing Veno comes one year after Tundra’s first expansion outside of FIFA. Tundra Esports signed a full Dota 2 roster and after a successful 2021 season (during which the team almost qualified for The International) the organisation renewed all of the players’ contracts for three additional years to focus on fostering talent long-term. Tundra signed a FIFA roster back in October 2020.
“Veno’s professional approach to pro play combined with streaming his journey to the top is what ultimately captivated us and made us interested in signing him,” said Anthony Graham, director of esports and operations.
“Veno is the first Fortnite esports player we’ve signed, but he definitely won’t be the last.”
“Veno’s professional approach to pro play combined with streaming his journey to the top is what ultimately captivated us and made us interested in signing him. Veno is the first Fortnite esports player we’ve signed, but he definitely won’t be the last.”
Anthony Graham, Tundra Esports
Tundra is planning on further expanding into the Fortnite scene in the coming months – the organisation is currently in talks with more promising talent.
Veno is scheduled to appear at the Chapter 3 Season 1 FNCS Qualifiers starting on February 17th 2022.
Veno joins a line of other top Fortnite pro players hailing from the UK, including Mongraal, Benjyfishy, Wolfiez and more.
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