The one constant in esports is bringing together the best players for each competitive scene and having them battle it out to see who truly stands atop the mountain in their respective games. But 2020 has forced the entire esports scene to pivot away from usual LAN events and back into the online space where most players originally thrived.
Every title from League of Legends to Rocket League went totally online, completely changing the competitive calendar to fit the new landscape and give the tournament organizers, hosts, and teams enough time to prepare for what’s become the new normal.
These last six months dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the esports industry to innovate at a rapid pace, setting new standards for how tournament broadcasts are run away from the typical LAN format. In a way, the industry is getting back to its roots.