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FNATIC returns to Overwatch 2 esports with some major star power.

Many of the household names have begun an exodus returning to Overwatch 2 esports, and FNATIC will officially join those ranks as the organization announced their Overwatch 2 roster today. For fans that have been following the scene for some time, this is a roster with some faces and names that you will definitely recognize, but there are certainly a few surprises in the mix.

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FNATIC returns to Overwatch 2 esports

FNATICannounced their returnto Overwatch 2 esports back on May 7, and today they have officially unveiled their star-studded roster featuring several former Overwatch League (OWL) players. However, some of the roles these players find themselves in may come as a surprise to long-time fans.

Pertheir announcement, FNATIC will field a fully Korean roster headlined by coaches Koo “Fate” Pan-seung and Kim “Fleta” Byung-sun, who both make their coaching debut with this squad. The duo were former OWL players who were on the Shanghai Dragons in the same span.

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The rest of the roster is just as stacked, however, with star power in the form of the former Florida Mayhem DPS Baek “Checkmate” Seung-hun and two-time OWL Role Star Lee “LeeJaeGon” Jae-gon. Kim “IZaYaKI” Min-chul is another name fans may recognize, as he also has former pro experience with several teams, dating back to 2018 when he played alongside Fate on the Los Angeles Valiant.

This roster announcement comes right on the heels of the DreamHack Dallas 2024 OWCS major, whereCrazy Raccoon took the championshipover Team Falcons. FNATIC joinsNRGandVirtus Proas top organizations that have recently returned to Overwatch 2 esports.

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Sean Miller, head of Overwatch Esports interview: “OWCS is more accessible than it’s ever been, and its proving to be really exciting.”

Esports.gg got a chance to sit down with Sean Miller, head of Overwatch Esports, to talk about the OWCS and the competitive ecosystem.

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We will continue monitoring any other organizations that enter the Overwatch Champion Series (OWCS) and will continue to provide updates, so stay tuned here atesports.gg!

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