Fnatic has parted methods with Mihael ‘Mikyx‘ Mehle following a disappointing League of Legends World Championship 2025 marketing campaign.
The Slovenian assist participant joined the UK-based esports organisation from G2 Esports in November 2024.
Introduced on social media, Mikyx is the primary member of Fnatic’s League of Legends roster to depart after crashing out of Worlds with out successful a match within the match’s Swiss stage.
The participant joined Fnatic after attaining a wealth of success at G2 Esports, successful all three LEC splits in 2024 and a top-four end on the Esports World Cup 2024.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Miky this yr and have him again in Fnatic,” stated Patrik Sättermon, Chief Gaming Officer at Fnatic. “After discussing his future collectively, we’ve determined to let him freely discover his choices for 2026 and construct a crew which higher suits his imaginative and prescient and objectives.”
In line with the Riot Video games International Contract Database, Mikyx’s contract is about to run out in November 2026. Following his departure from the organisation, Mikyx’s subsequent steps for the upcoming season stay unclear.
Fnatic In 2025
Regardless of failing to qualify for the Knockout Stage at Worlds 2025, Fnatic’s yr confirmed indicators of potential in regional competitions.
A 3rd-place end at LEC 2025 Winter, adopted by a fourth at LEC 2025 Spring, cemented the crew’s place amongst Europe’s high groups.
Victory over Karmine Corp within the LEC 2025 Summer season playoffs secured a spot at Worlds, however was unable to compete in opposition to CTBC Flyinh Oyster and Bilibili Gaming. The crew’s yr got here to an finish by the hands of Movistar KOI, shedding its third-round match 2-1 to turn into one of many first groups eradicated from the match.
Having did not win a match since 2019, the low season is one other alternative for Fnatic to revisit the drafting board and construct a roster able to competing for championships as soon as once more.
