Content creator-focused esports organisation Horizon Union, who were formed in the UK, have announced they are stepping away from Apex Legends esports.
The org first moved into esports at the start of 2022 when Horizon Union acquired an Apex Legends roster and began competing in the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS).
Earlier this year, they finished 11th in the EMEA ALGS Split 2 Pro League, just one place outside of a Split 2 Playoffs spot. This London-based ALGS Split 2 Playoffs LAN was eventually won by DarkZero.
Horizon instead went through to the Last Chance Qualifier, where they also finished 11th.
A few months later, and they have now announced their departure from the esport, having made the announcement on X (aka Twitter) today.
Horizon Union said in the above statement: “We’ve made the difficult decision to leave Apex Legends.
“It’s been an incredible experience for us, as a brand and team, to have had the opportunity to compete in the ALGS.
“A return to the ALGS is not out of the question, however, the current landscape and model of Apex Legends doesn’t align with our current goals as an organisation.”
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The org also said they’re supporting former players Faenex (Netherlands), JSavageW (France), Urban (UK) and coach Bowzey (UK).
Last month, TSM won the ALGS Championship in Birmingham.
Horizon, owned by UK-headquartered Kairos Media, still have FIFA/EA FC player Shawrey.
A few months ago, Horizon Union launched a Beyond Programme to better support content creators, boost their careers and prevent burnout.
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
