OpTic Gaming has revived the Huntsmen model to subject a roster within the Name of Responsibility Challengers esports circuit.
The Challengers staff, operated by the North American esports organisation, is headlined by two-time Halo World Dhampion Jonathan ‘Renegade‘ Willette.
Unveiled on December 4th, the signing marks the primary time in ten years that OpTic Gaming has fielded a roster in Name of Responsibility’s tier two scene. All through 2014 and 2015, the organisation’s OpTic Nation lineup competed throughout the Name of Responsibility: Ghosts and Name of Responsibility: Superior Warfare seasons.
The Huntsmen title final featured in Name of Responsibility esports in 2020 because the Chicago Huntsmen franchise beforehand owned by NRG.
Renegade turns into the most recent Halo esports participant to make the swap to Name of Responsibility for the Black Ops 7 season. The previous OpTic Gaming Halo participant joins Kaci ‘Lqgend‘ Sabri in transferring titles. Lqgend just lately joined Vancouver Surge, transitioning immediately into the Name of Responsibility League (CDL) fairly than getting into by Challengers.
Becoming a member of Renegade on the Huntsmen roster are Jeremiah ‘Nium‘ Harrison, ‘Rspi‘, and ‘Kips‘. The trio arrives following stints with Stallions and 5 Fears throughout the Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 6 season.
Huntsmen will make its debut within the opening North American Challengers Cup, going down on December sixth. The primary occasion of the season will function over 120 groups competing for Professional Factors to find out seeding for Challengers Open tournaments operating alongside the 4 Majors all through 2026.
Name of Responsibility Challengers in 2026
The 2025/26 season marks a brand new chapter for the Challengers ecosystem, after its earlier format was overhauled for the Black Ops 7 season.
Open LAN occasions will happen at every of the 4 Majors along with 4 on-line Elite seasons per area.
With OpTic Gaming opting to subject a Challengers roster alongside its OpTic Texas franchise, will probably be fascinating to see if different franchises comply with go well with to create a pathway for aspiring execs.
