Look Sports Media – One of the West’s most decorated League of Legends players, Luka "Perkz" Perković, has announced his retirement from professional play at the age of 26. The news, revealed in a heartfelt six-minute video on social media, sent shockwaves through the community. Perkz cited time constraints and the intense pressure of competitive play as the primary reasons for his decision. This announcement comes just a day after he and his wife shared the joyous news of expecting their first child.
The Croatian prodigy leaves behind a legacy few can match. Boasting eight LEC titles with G2 Esports, Perkz’s trophy cabinet rivals even that of his legendary teammate, Rasmus "Caps" Winther. His willingness to switch roles from mid lane to ADC to accommodate Caps’ arrival in G2 remains a testament to his team-first mentality and strategic brilliance. Their combined efforts culminated in a historic MSI victory in 2019—Europe’s first international LoL triumph since the inaugural Worlds—and a subsequent World Championship final appearance. Further solidifying his dominance, Perkz also secured an LCS title with Cloud9, making him one of the few players to conquer both European and North American stages.
While his competitive career concludes with Team Heretics, Perkz’s impact extends far beyond individual accolades. He’s expressed a desire to remain involved in the esports scene, mentoring rising stars and fostering growth in his home country of Croatia and the Balkans. This ambition is particularly noteworthy given PGL’s recent relocation of a CS2 event from Serbia due to logistical issues, highlighting the need for further development in the region.
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In a recent Twitch stream, Perkz shared an amusing anecdote about how Fnatic support Zdravets "Hylissang" Iliev Galabov inadvertently influenced his role swap. He revealed that Hylissang’s praise of his Xayah gameplay on a smurf account served as the catalyst for his transition to the ADC role, a decision that ultimately shaped his career trajectory.
Perkz’s retirement marks the end of an era, but his influence on the League of Legends landscape will undoubtedly persist. While focusing on fatherhood, his future involvement in esports promises exciting new chapters for both him and the community he helped shape. The question now isn’t whether he’ll return, but in what capacity this legend will continue to impact the game.
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