G2 Esports Ends Collaboration With Coach Luka ‘Perkz’ Perković

G2 Esports has ended its collaboration with Luka “Perkz” Perković, the retired League of Legends player who had been serving as head coach of one of the organization’s teams. The decision followed a lengthy November 4 social-media post by Perković that prompted substantial backlash from fans and members of the wider competitive gaming community.

In its public response, G2 said some of the statements in Perković’s post did not align with the organization’s values. It also acknowledged that the post had hurt fans and apologized, before confirming that it had terminated its collaboration with him.

A 2,676-word post turned into an immediate roster issue

Perković’s statement ran to 2,676 words and was framed as his “first and last honest post” of the past decade. He characterized it as an attempt to clarify his personal positions, saying he wanted critics to judge him for what he actually believed rather than for assumptions connected to past public disputes and associations.

The post addressed several subjects at once. Perković said he does not endorse the Tate brothers, rejected characterizations of himself as a supporter of Russia or Vladimir Putin, and said he was not a supporter of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. He also said he does not generally participate in politics and has never voted.

He described himself as a devout Catholic and stated a firm anti-abortion position, calling abortion “murder” and saying he believes life begins at conception. That stance became a major focus of the reaction online, with criticism from fans and fellow players quickly spreading across social media.

The practical consequence was unusually swift: G2 addressed the matter within hours and made the separation public. The organization’s response did not treat the situation as a disagreement over a single isolated phrase. Instead, it emphasized the makeup of its international audience, staff, and fanbase, and said that respecting that diversity is important when representing G2.

“G2 is a diverse and international organization with different people from all around the world,” the organization said. “While the world is complex and not everyone agrees on everything, some of the statements made last night do not align with G2’s stance and values.”

What G2 confirmed — and what it did not

There are a few important distinctions in the organization’s statement. G2 confirmed that the working relationship had ended, but it did not disclose a replacement coach, a new staff structure, or specific changes to the roster. It said it will focus on rebuilding staff and the roster for the next season.

G2 also asked supporters for patience because it cannot communicate changes until free agency officially opens. In esports, free agency is the period in which player and staff movement can be formally negotiated, announced, and registered under the applicable competitive rules. A team may be planning changes before that window, but public confirmation can be restricted until the designated period begins.

That means the headline is definitive — Perković is no longer with G2 — while the competitive implications remain open. There is no confirmed successor, no announced timetable for the rebuild beyond the reference to the next season, and no supplied detail on which parts of the staff or lineup might change.

For followers trying to separate confirmed developments from online speculation, the current picture is straightforward:

Perković published the lengthy statement on November 4, 2026.
His anti-abortion comments generated heavy backlash online.
G2 said the statements did not align with its values and ended the collaboration.
G2 plans to rebuild its staff and roster, but has not announced specific replacements or roster moves.
Perković later posted a Bible verse and has not made another public statement in the information available here.

Perković also addressed the Carlos Rodríguez connection

A substantial part of Perković’s post concerned the continuing scrutiny around his past defense of Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez Santiago, a retired League of Legends professional and former G2 CEO. Rodríguez stepped down from the company in 2022 after sharing a party video that included Andrew Tate.

Perković argued that publicly supporting Rodríguez did not mean he endorsed accusations and labels that had been directed at him. He said Rodríguez believed in him early in his career, particularly at a time when he felt disconnected from his family. At the same time, Perković stressed that he and Rodríguez are separate people who have taken very different paths and hold different views.

That explanation supplied personal context for Perković’s earlier support of Rodríguez, but it did not prevent the newer post from becoming the central issue. The most prominent backlash instead centered on Perković’s own declared beliefs, particularly his abortion comments, rather than merely the earlier association with Rodríguez.

Why an esports organization’s response matters

Competitive gaming teams are not simply lineups that appear on match day. Large organizations operate across multiple countries, employ players and support staff with different backgrounds, and communicate to global audiences. A head coach is also a visible leadership role: the position usually involves competitive preparation, strategic direction, player management, and a public presence attached to the team brand.

That does not mean every staff member must share the same private view on every subject. G2’s statement explicitly recognized that people will not agree on everything. Its stated concern was representation: whether the public remarks of a high-profile staff member fit the organization’s stance and its obligation to respect a diverse audience.

In that sense, this is both a personnel story and a brand-governance story. Brand governance is the process by which an organization decides how its public identity, standards, and representatives are managed. In a sports or esports setting, that can include sponsor obligations, workplace expectations, community trust, public messaging, and the behavior of people who are identified with the team.

G2’s decision signals that it viewed the disconnect as significant enough to end the relationship rather than issue a narrower clarification or disciplinary response. The organization’s apology also placed the emphasis on the impact that the remarks had on fans, not only on the intent Perković said he had in publishing the post.

That distinction is relevant to any public-facing gaming organization. A statement may be intended by its author as a personal explanation, but audiences will still evaluate its content, consequences, and the role held by the person publishing it. When that person is a coach or executive-level representative, the employer can face immediate questions about whether the post reflects institutional values.

What comes next for G2 and Perković

G2’s immediate task is operational: rebuilding its staff and roster for the next season while observing the relevant free-agency timing. Any prediction beyond that would be premature. There is no confirmed replacement for Perković in the available information, and no verified list of potential incoming players, coaches, or other staff.

For Perković, the public record described here ends with his follow-up post quoting Luke 6:22: “Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.” That post also received criticism from users. No subsequent statement from him is identified.

The episode arrives amid a broader reality for gaming businesses: personnel decisions can quickly become public reputational matters when they involve prominent figures and contentious social issues. Other entertainment companies are likewise navigating how staffing, public identity, and audience trust intersect, as seen in this report on organizational changes in the entertainment industry.

For now, the verified outcome is clear. G2 has separated from Perković and will make future staff and roster communications when its free-agency constraints allow. Everything beyond those stated plans — including the team’s next coaching appointment and Perković’s next professional move — remains unconfirmed.