Krepo Retires: ‘League Of Legends’ Player Calls It Quits At 24, Said He Was No Longer Having Fun With The Game

Krepo is stepping away from League of Legends, announcing his retirement and explaining to fans that he has simply burnt out from the world of professional gaming.

The 24-year-old Belgian player has gained popularity on both sides of the video game screen, competing in the League of Legends Championships and also serving as an analyst for the Season 3 World Championship and Season 4 World Championship.

Krepo announced his retirement from League of Legends on Tuesday, saying that he was “having a little less fun with the game” and was ready to walk away.

In a retirement message on Facebook, Krepo wrote as follows.

“But all good things come to an end. Lately I found myself having a little less fun with the game. Looking back i’m having a hard time finding 3 consecutive days where i’ve been truely happy in the last few months. Hell, i’ve been getting salty and even a tad toxic in soloqueue as of late. Most of it stemming from the fact that I care a lot about winning & playing the game correctly, but I think i’ve gone too far in that mindset sometimes. I’ve always said the moment playing this game stops being fun and feels like a grind, i’ll retire. And i think that moment has finally come.”

Krepo also apologized to fans who wanted to see him go further in League of Legends.

“Last i’d like to apologize to all fans that would’ve wanted me to play in this summer split & to Elements for not riding it out with them or being the change to get the team back on track. I wish them the best of luck and hope they make it to worlds.”

Many fans reacted to Krepo’s retirement, wishing him well in his career after professional gaming.

@SkumbagKrepo just heard the news of you retiring.You helped and inspired me alot to improve as a support.Thank you Krepo and good luck.

— Samer Adnan Fakhoury (@AbuFakhour55) April 28, 2015

Others hoped he would move into casting.

@JenabellaFawn Hopefully @SkumbagKrepo Will moving into casting, my life would be over if i didnt have krepo in it

— Jamie McInnes (@AcidzDesigns) April 28, 2015

man with Krepo becoming a caster EU will have 2!!!! casters that actually know anything lol

— Sonny Jim (@AbraKaHazza) April 28, 2015

Krepo is not the only League of Legends player to step away from the game in recent months. Late last year, Voyboy announced he was leaving team Curse, but would continue on as a game caster.

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