{"id":159798,"date":"2024-11-08T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/?p=159798"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:19:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:19:02","slug":"rocket-league-esports-sustainability-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2024\/11\/rocket-league-esports-sustainability-problem","title":{"rendered":"Does Rocket League esports have a sustainability problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The RLCS 2024 World Championship and its winners Team BDS. Image credit: BLAST\/Michal Konkol, via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Sustainability in esports is a constant discussion. From layoffs across esports media<\/a> to teams shutting down divisions<\/a> to refocus its efforts on a select few games, the esports industry is on a course correction to achieve stability. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Many esports ecosystems have struggled with sustainability issues which has led to major changes in structures. A great example of this is Overwatch League<\/a>. Now it seems that the Rocket League ecosystem, specifically the RLCS, is at the forefront of the sustainability conversation. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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The topic of sustainability in Rocket League esports rose to prominence last month when Team BDS, a Swiss esports organisation and this year\u2019s RLCS World Champions, announced that it was \u201creviewing its position and investment\u201d<\/a> in the competitive scene. Citing a lack of long-term profitability, Team BDS\u2019 championship winning players have since left the organisation, the team\u2019s focus will shift to younger talent and it will support the scene through other initiatives<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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