[2021] Diabotical Esports 2021

Hey everyone. The test tournament series is coming to a close over the next 2 months. Though a horrible name. It was a nice test for esports longevity, game modes, broadcasting and more.

After we have fulfilled our obligations to the test tournament series and the grassroots fund. We will continue to do esports with mojo as our esport manager, but with a focus on grassroots tournaments.

To the pro players who compete in the 3v3 circuit. To explain my decision here, since we have spoken of potentially continuing the circuit. I think it’s best we focus using available funds on improving Diabotical and achieving company goals.

To be as open as possible about the details behind this decision. The 3v3 circuit in 2021 if to be continued and matured as a product, would probably cost upwards of 400k USD. We have quite a clear plan for 2021 and 2022. Which involves regular Diabotical updates, but also releasing two new games. The projected budget we have (battle pass purchases included!) cover this, with a little room for GD Studio hiccups (delays).

If we were to overspend on esports now only due to our love for it. I would be mismanaging the company and handling employees' careers with us recklessly. Especially if we encounter more problems during development than we'd normally expect. As you know we do not crunch employees or contractors. So delays are a pretty big additional cost.

If things go smoothly over 2021 and this new BR games a hit! Ok we aren't doing a BR. I will happily throw some pop up tournaments for some extra esport coin. If things go better than expected. I’d love to do a LAN in Stockholm, so those wanting a chance to claim a world championship can.

For players who compete in grass root tournaments around the world. We will be announcing some tournaments with community organizers after the Test Tournament Series concludes. It’s a lot of online Duel, 2v2 tdms and a couple of Duel LANs we'd like to support. More to follow!

/James