The first female LCS player, Maria “Remi” Creveling, has stepped away from the professional scene stating that the pressures of playing at such a high level was simply too much for her.

“The past few weeks have been really tough for me as I’ve continued to struggle with a lot of personal issues, most notably anxiety and self-esteem issues. These were amplified by playing on stage and the rigorous day-to-day of being a pro player, compounded with a lot of the stress. Because of this, I felt it was best for me to step down as the support for Renegades.” She said in her statement.

As a great Support, Maria was a key component towards Renegades’ rise to the LCS, though she made it clear even then that she wasn’t sure if she was up for the pressure of the LCS and throughout her time she has received so much online abuse that it’s little wonder the stress got to her.

Maria will be exploring interests outside of League of Legends from now on, though no other specifics were given. She will be replaced in Renegades with Team Frostbite support Nick “Hakuho” Surgent, though the team has a lot to do if they’re going to improve their chances in the LCS.

Our Thoughts

Mental illness isn’t the easiest thing to deal with at the best of times, let alone when you have to deal with the pressure of fierce competition and being in the spotlight. We wish Maria all the best in her future endeavors.

Source: Renegades

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