Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKaL Join Shopify Rebellion as Co-Owners in Major Esports Merger

Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKaL Join Shopify Rebellion as Co-Owners in Major Esports Merger

By Marcus Chen

January 24, 2025 at 04:23 PM

Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKaL have become co-owners of Shopify Rebellion, merging their Moist Esports/Moist Moguls team into the organization. This strategic merger combines two powerful forces in gaming content creation with an established esports organization.

Gamer surrounded by collectible display shelves

Gamer surrounded by collectible display shelves

Key Points of the Merger:

  • Moist Esports teams and players will transition to Shopify Rebellion
  • Includes successful Apex Legends team and Super Smash Bros rosters
  • Retains key players like Zain, Moky, Joshman (Melee), and Light and Kola (Ultimate)
  • Timing aligns with the LTA North Conference launch on Jan 25

Notable Achievements:

  • Shopify Rebellion: Back-to-back VALORANT Game Changers championships
  • Ludwig: Recent success as top League streamer
  • Combined organization expected to boost viewership and fan engagement

Cartoon female character with purple hair

Cartoon female character with purple hair

Jeremy Steeves, Shopify Rebellion's founder, emphasized the strategic alignment: "Coming together allows us to field more and stronger teams, invest deeper for fans, provide more to our players, and create a singular, more resilient organization over the long-term."

This merger represents a growing trend of content creators taking ownership positions in esports organizations, following successful examples set by Disguised Toast, Ibai Llanos, Kameto, and Caedrel. The combination of creator influence and competitive gaming expertise positions the new Shopify Rebellion for significant growth in the esports landscape.

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