A few days before Chausette45, it was the turn of Thomas “Ekon” Chenel to announce the end of his playing career on Rocket League.
French player Ekon has announced that he is ending his competitive career on Rocket League to devote himself to coaching and content creation. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Ekon explained his decision, mentioning a “decrease in passion for the game and the ecosystem” as well as his age, almost 25 years old, which complicates access to try-outs against younger and mechanically very efficient players.
“Tournaments, competition, high-stakes matches give me less and less adrenaline, and my fire has diminished”confides Ekon. Analyst at Rocket Baguette at the same time, he also points out the difficulties for professional players to maintain themselves at the highest level, criticizing a “poorly managed and unprofitable scene”. Despite everything, Ekon remains optimistic for the future: “I would not have fulfilled my dream of participating in a LAN RLCS as a player, but I believe I have found my place in our great community. »
