{"id":35398,"date":"2022-08-18T08:03:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T08:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/fortnite-pro-arkhram-retires-pursue-valorant-competitive"},"modified":"2024-07-19T14:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T14:23:17","slug":"fortnite-pro-arkhram-retires-pursue-valorant-competitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/fortnite\/fortnite-pro-arkhram-retires-pursue-valorant-competitive","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite Pro Arkhram Retires To Pursue Valorant Competitive Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 17th August 2022, Fortnite professional player Diego “Arkhram” Lima announced his retirement from Epic Games’ hit battle royale Fortnite; accordingly, the former 100 Thieves<\/a> player revealed his desire to pursue competitive Valorant instead.<\/p>\n

Arkhram’s retirement from Fortnite came via a Twitlonger, detailing his departure and journey throughout Fortnite esports<\/a>. In his statement, Arkhram thanked his followers, friends, and 100 Thieves for their unwavering support throughout the years.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Arkhram said that he would be “pursuing Valorant” and “found a new passion;” to continue getting better at the game and eventually play professionally.<\/p>\n

Fortnite Pro Arkhram Quits Fortnite For Valorant<\/h2>\n
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Arkhram retires from competitive Fortnite. (Picture: Twitter \/ Arkhram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As one of the more prominent professional players in Fortnite for the past few years, Arkhram’s decision comes after realizing how “uncompetitive” the scene has become. The now-former Fortnite player thanked Epic Games for making his “dream” of being an esports athlete come true.<\/p>\n