In a much-anticipated move, the Apex Legends community witnesses the entry of a new powerhouse into Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS). Electrify Steel, the American organization, officially signed free-agent roster of former Acend player, Lufka, alongside his skilled teammates: Paweł “lighT” Haratyk, Jamie “Blasts” Levine, and coach “Liuq” on 28th December.

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Electrify Steel’s Entry Into ALGS 

This move comes on the heels of Acend's decision to release their ALGS Year 3 roster, setting EMAS stars Lufka, Kashera, and PostKiLL adrift as free agents. The trio gained widespread recognition for their outstanding performance in the 2023 Split 1 Playoffs, narrowly missing victory to TSM in a gripping match point final.

Electrify Steel's announcement reverberated through the Apex community, generating palpable excitement. While this marks their first foray into the ALGS’ EMEA region, it's not the organization's inaugural investment. In 2022, Electrify Steel had signed Accentiii, Of Importance, and Sabz, with Sabz being the sole player still active at the time of the organization's return.

Beyond the banter, the resurgence of an organization in the competitive Apex scene is a welcome development. This comes amid the departures of notable teams such as Team Liquid, 100 Thieves, G2, Acend, and Kansas City Pioneers, which currently lack active rosters. In an exclusive interview with Apex content creator and writer JMeyels, Electrify Steel's executive vice president, JP Williams, revealed that the team's enthusiasm played a pivotal role in securing the signing.

The ALGS community's optimism is further fueled by the introduction of EA's Year Four partner program, designed to financially support participants and foster collaboration, ultimately boosting cross-promotional content creation across the league.