Sad News as EU LCS Caster Steps Down from Full-Time

In a Facebook post made today, Deficio announced that he will be transitioning from a full-time EU LCS caster, moving to a freelance position. Fan reactions to the news varied, with some celebrating the news, while others began to grieve the loss.

Though Deficio was quick to allay concerns that he would be leaving to work on other games, this is not the first time that the EU LCS, and League of Legends in general, has lost casting talent. In late 2014 after Riot Games announced that the EU LCS studios would be moving from Cologne to Berlin, Leigh “Deman” Smith and Joe Miller announced that they would not be travelling with the company, instead staying in Cologne to work with ESL. In 2017 Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykkles and Erik “DoA” Lonnquist announced that they would be departing the LCK (League Champions Korea), moving to join Blizzard as consultants and casters for their Overwatch League.

Deficio also confirmed in his Facebook post that he would not be working with any LCS teams while still casting in the EU LCS, a nod to his history as a coach for the Ninjas in Pyjamas prior to becoming a caster.

If it’s all the action of the EU LCS you’re after, check out our players to watch going into week 5 guide here, or if you’re interested in seeing when the EU LCS teams are playing next, check out the official schedule page here.