UK Counter-Strike Esports Organization K10 Shuts Down

The organization had a good track record with the rosters they had put together over the months, featuring star English and Irish players like Tree60, dox, yz0, bevve, Adam9130. In terms of accomplishments, they had competed in the Epic.LAN and ESEA Main, and also became champions of the first UKIC LAN back in December 2023. The organization had also assembled Team Ashes, a female-only team to support women in Counter-Strike. The initiative was led by Benjamin ‘Klay’ Hurst and featured Moraltis, Natrise, Oona, Madam and Tess as players.

Why did K10 shutdown?

Taz also touched upon why the organization is shutting down: “It just comes down to me not being able to bounce back quick enough from illness. As a result of that, things like sponsorship drive and financial input from me slowed, and as a result we lost progress and momentum – and as you know the market has never been harder to sell in.”

“Another side is due to our small staff team and us all working toward common goals. It just became a matter of staff needing to find work. But all and all, we are in a good place for it to close, not to harm our relationship to the community at this time – and leaves the brand to one day live on under us or under new ownership,” he added.

Many had predicted that the organization would close its doors after K10’s managing director Ethan ‘fl0wZ’ Rogerson resigned last week, hinting at serious internal problems. It’s highly unlikely for someone who’s been with an organization since the get-go to leave otherwise. He made the following statement in effect to his resignation: “After two years filled with ups and downs, I’ve taken the difficult decision to leave K10. I’ve lived and breathed this brand since I joined in August 2022, had the opportunity to work with some fantastic people and made some incredible memories, but now feel the need for change.”