Impact Departs Team Liquid After Successful Tenure
Jeong “Impact” Eon-young has announced his departure from Team Liquid, marking another transition in his long competitive career. After nearly two years back with the organization, he explained that he will step away to focus on his well-being and take time to reset.
Impact previously spent three years with Team Liquid before moving on to Evil Geniuses and FlyQuest. His return to the roster in 2023 brought stability in the top lane, but he now chooses to pause his professional journey to prioritize his mental health.
Impact Parts Ways with Team Liquid
Impact confirmed his departure from Team Liquid after a season that did not meet expectations. He explained that the decision came at a point where both personal challenges and competitive results made him reconsider his direction. He stated openly that he no longer found enjoyment in playing, which influenced his choice to step away for a period of rest.
During his long career, Impact built a reputation as one of the most consistent top laners in professional League of Legends. His journey spans 13 years, with stints on:
- Xenics Storm
- SK Telecom T1
- Cloud9
- Evil Geniuses
- FlyQuest
- Team Liquid
Achievements at a glance:
| Year | Achievement | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | World Championship | SK Telecom T1 |
| 2014–2025 | 8 North American titles | Multiple teams |
For now, he plans to pause competition while reflecting on his next steps.
Mental health and reset
Impact openly acknowledged that the past season left him struggling with both performance and confidence. He described how an early win felt undeserved, and instead of building momentum, setbacks compounded and affected his mindset. The decline in confidence directly influenced his gameplay, creating a cycle that became difficult to break.
Taking a step back, he emphasized the importance of mental health and physical well-being. Rather than rushing into future commitments, he intends to pause, recover, and carefully evaluate his next steps. This decision reflects a deliberate choice to prioritize long-term stability over short-term competition.
His approach highlights a broader issue in professional esports: the toll of continuous pressure. Many players face similar challenges, and his decision to pause rather than retire shows a measured response.
Key points from his perspective include:
- Confidence loss → noticeable decline in performance
- Physical and mental care → central to his current priorities
- Future outlook → not retirement, but a chance to reassess goals
This reset allows him to regain clarity before deciding on the direction of his career.
