North American esports organisation DarkZero Esports has acquired the esports property of NRG for an undisclosed price.
Don Kim, the CEO of DarkZero Esports, will assume the position of NRG CEO. In the meantime, NRG’s Founder, Andy Miller, can be concerned as an advisor to help the transition and supply steerage.
Based on the discharge, all of NRG’s esports groups will nonetheless function below the NRG moniker. Furthermore, its present esports rosters will stay intact, alongside ‘the bulk’ of NRG’s workers.
NRG’s Enlargement
Talking to Esports Insider, NRG’s new CEO additionally highlighted that DarkZero’s current groups will now compete below the NRG banner.
As of this writing, this contains DarkZero’s Rainbow Six Siege group, which has competed at three worldwide occasions this yr — the Six Invitational 2025, RE:L0;AD 2025 and the Esports World Cup. The acquisition will see NRG broaden into the Rainbow Six esports ecosystem for the primary time.
Underneath the brand new construction, NRG goals to take care of its present aggressive footprint whereas increasing into new esports titles and accelerating its advertising efforts.
Kim advised Esports Insider: “We consider the NRG model is phenomenal, and with the extra groups and our plans for growth, we are able to develop to be one of many largest esports manufacturers on this planet.”
Kim additionally highlighted that discussions to buy NRG’s esports property commenced after DarkZero launched a collection of movies in September expressing its curiosity in increasing. Monetary particulars of the acquisition weren’t disclosed by NRG’s new CEO.
In a press launch, Andy Miller, Founding father of NRG, said: “NRG has at all times been concerning the followers, the gamers, and the folks behind the scenes who constructed one thing particular collectively.
“I’ve full confidence in DarkZero’s management and their dedication to honouring what makes NRG nice whereas constructing for the long run. Thanks to our #NRGFAM for the unwavering help over time. I encourage you to remain engaged and excited as this subsequent chapter begins.”
