Cloud9 acquires Evil Geniuses’ seat and becomes a BLAST Premier member in 2024

The North American esports organization Cloud9 will become BLAST Premier member team for the 2024 season. The organization has acquired the North American esports organization’s place. Evil Geniuses.

Cloud9 becomes the twelfth BLAST Premier member team.joining others such as Astralis, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan and Team Liquid.. According to a statement, Cloud9 won the spot after a “competitive bidding process.” No financial information about the price was disclosed.

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has enjoyed numerous successes in Counter-Strike eSports. The organization won the ELEAGUE Boston Major in 2018 and recently competed in BLAST Premier World Final 2023placing in the top 6 of the competition.

Following the decision of Evil Geniuses to sell its seat triggered a bidding process. In addition to dropping out of the Counter-Strike esports tournament circuit, the organization left the LCS along with Golden Guardians following Riot Games’ decision to reduce the league from ten to eight teams.

Aside from its Counter-Strike efforts, Cloud9 continues to expand its list of partnerships. In October 2023, it partnered with. KIA America, the Korean automotive brand KIA.

I am delighted to announce Cloud9’s participation in BLAST Premier. Joining this prestigious league reflects our commitment to excellence and competitiveness on a global stage. We look forward to showcasing the skill and determination of our talented players as we continue our journey in CS2 with BLAST Premier.

Jack Etienne, Co-Founder and CEO of Cloud9

On the other hand, Cloud9’s status as a partner/member team in BLAST looks like it will be short term, considering that Valve, developer of Counter-Strike, will end the semi-franchised partner team model in 2025.