After 11 years within the professional scene, Hung ‘Karsa’ Hau-hsuan has introduced that he’s retiring from League of Legends.
Whereas Karsa is leaving esports behind, he opened up about his future plans in a heartfelt video. He mentioned: “At present, I’m stopping right here. Karsa, the participant, is saying goodbye. However I’ll proceed ahead with a brand new id.”
Karsa Leaving Professional League of Legends
Karsa has an extended historical past in League of Legends esports, beginning with Flash Wolves in 2015. This can be a time that he appears to be like again on fondly, even saying that it’s the ‘happiest interval’ of his profession.
“Time has actually flown by,” he mentioned. “Typically once I shut my eyes, I can nonetheless clearly see the second I first got here to check out for Flash Wolves. Match after match, day after day — earlier than I even realized it, 11 years had handed.”
After competing with Flash Wolves, Karsa discovered himself enjoying for RNG, CTBC Flying Oysters and PSG Talon. Whereas this has included many highs (like successful LPL Spring and Summer time in 2018, and Mid-Season Invitational 2018), he additionally mentioned a few of his more durable challenges.
Whereas competing with PSG Talon, Karsa admitted to not enjoying his greatest, unable to hold the group how he’d envisioned. He was reluctant to go away the stage, however felt it was proper to ask PSG to exchange him.
It was a tricky few years for Karsa, who even noticed a therapist in hopes of coping with the psychological pressure that got here alongside along with his ‘downfall.’ He additionally noticed important enchancment in his gameplay due to PSG Talon’s former coach, Cheng “CorGi” Pin-Lun.
Nonetheless, it felt prefer it was time to go away come 2025.
“Over these 11 years, there have been peaks and there have been lows. There have been many painful moments, and likewise many moments of pleasure,” he wrote. “I actually loved each second on stage. The joys of competitors, the roar of the gang, and the enjoyment that League of Legends introduced me.
“At present, I’m stopping right here. Karsa, the participant, is saying goodbye.”
The announcement was met with disappointment from the League of Legends group, who felt he was among the finest junglers of all time. Whereas they have been pleased to see him compete at Worlds one final time earlier than retiring, it’s by no means simple seeing a legend depart the sport.
Stated one fan on Reddit: “Goodbye, Taiwan’s strongest jungler.”
Karsa did add that he could be taking over a ‘new id’ after his retirement. Within the emotional goodbye video, he mentioned that he’ll strive streaming extra for his group. He hasn’t confirmed something additional relating to his future in League of Legends.
