T1 Esports Team Shines at 2024 인벤 게임 어워드
Celebrated for their remarkable achievements and impact on the esports community this past year.
The 2024 인벤 게임 어워드는, now in its third year, aims to be more reflective of gamer opinions by allowing user voting to determine winners across all categories, including Game of the Year. Anticipation builds as the awards ceremony prepares to celebrate creativity within the gaming industry on December 20. Candidates for the 2024 awards encompass games released between October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2024, and include titles played by the judging panel prior to the voting period.
This year, South Korean teams have showcased stunning performances not just in League of Legends, but across various esports leagues including Tekken and FC Online. Notably, all major international tournaments, like MSI and Worlds, witnessed South Korean teams clinching top honors. T1’s performance was particularly impressive, contributing to their recognition as the best esports team of the year.
T1 navigated through many ups and downs during 2024, yet emerged victorious, exemplifying their resilience with triumphs at both the Esports World Cup and back-to-back Worlds championships. Their legacy now includes being the first team globally to accumulate five Worlds titles, setting them apart from their competitors.
Manager Chang Hoi-yun shared details about T1’s incredible year. He remarked, "Despite many challenges throughout 2024, the support and love from our fans, alongside the players’ relentless efforts, allowed us to replicate our success at Worlds, which carries significant meaning to us." He added the team's commitment: "Looking forward to the 2025 season, we’ll strive to meet fan expectations with our performance."
Underneath their triumphs, the contributions of players like Faker have been pivotal—balancing experience with teamwork greatly influenced their performance.
With their remarkable achievements now recognized, the esports scene eagerly anticipates how T1 will continue to innovate and entertain as they gear up for 2025. Will they establish new milestones? Time will tell as the esports community stays glued to their progress.