MUMBAI: In a move bolder than a last-circle push in Apex Legends, S8ul has dropped a bombshell—entering the arena shooter scene with a bang, not a whimper. The Indian esports juggernaut has gone global with the signing of a full-throttle, all-Australian Apex Legends roster ahead of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. With this, S8ul doesn’t just join the game—it flips the meta.
The roster comprises tournament slayers Rick ‘Sharky’ Wirth, Benjamin ‘Jesko’ Spaseski, and Tom ‘Legacy’ Canty—names that are less team, more tactical weaponry. Backing them up is coach Harrison ‘Rogers’ Rogers, ready to turn strats into headlines.
“We’re incredibly excited to take this next step into Apex Legends with a world-class team,” said S8ul co-founder & CEO Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug. “Sharky, Jesko, Legacy, and coach Rogers bring a level of experience and talent that aligns perfectly with our vision for global esports dominance.”
Let’s talk kill stats. Sharky is Apex royalty. He bagged the 2022 ALGS Championship with DarkZero Esports, pocketing $500,000 (approx. Rs 4.3 crore). With over $320,000 (Rs 2.7 crore) in personal winnings, the man’s resume reads like a cheat sheet. He recently stormed the EWC 2024 with Team Burger—because even legends need carbs.
Jesko and Legacy? Another dynamic duo. With stints under London’s Guild Esports and a top-10 EWC 2024 finish, they’ve racked up $150,000 (Rs 1.2 crore) in prize money and bring serious firepower and synergy to S8ul’s new look.
“This isn’t just about one event—it’s about building something long-term,” said Rogers. “S8ul’s legacy in esports speaks for itself, and we’re proud to be part of that journey.”
The roster reveal follows S8ul’s recent EWC announcements for EAFC 25, Chess, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Tekken 8.
The message?
S8ul isn’t here for participation medals. It’s gunning for trophies, clout, and the leaderboard’s top shelf.
Already a beast in mobile gaming and content creation, S8ul’s Apex debut marks a power play into PC esports—on a global scale. The team’s first test comes at EWC 2025, and if history’s any indication, Sharky and friends don’t choke.
