S8UL signs All-Australian Apex Legends team for Esports World Cup 2025

Star-studded roster

S8UL, a global force in esports and gaming content, has officially announced its entry into Apex Legends with a new competitive roster. Marking a major milestone, S8UL becomes one of the first Indian organisations to step into Apex Legends on the international stage.

Leading this charge is an all-Australian lineup, known for its impressive track record and proven success in global esports tournaments. The team’s participation in Esports World Cup 2025 was announced by S8UL late night on the 10th of April, marking S8UL’s first EWC-related roster reveal.

S8UL takes a bold step in global esports by signing an all-Australian Apex Legends roster—Sharky, Jesko, Legacy, and coach Rogers. With over $470K in winnings, they aim to lead S8UL at Esports World Cup 2025.#S8UL #ApexLegends #EsportsWorldCup pic.twitter.com/HDPc1Knc30

— KN Gaming (@khelnowgaming) April 11, 2025

S8UL ready to dominate

At the forefront of the lineup is Rick ‘Sharky’ Wirth, one of the most accomplished players in the Apex Legends scene. He gained international recognition after winning the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS): 2022 Championship with DarkZero Esports, where his team secured $500,000 (approx. INR 4.3 crore) in prize winnings.

Most recently, Sharky played for Team Burger and also competed in the EWC 2024. Over the years, he has amassed more than $320,000 (approx. INR 2.7 crore) in career earnings, bringing a wealth of experience and tournament pedigree to the S8UL lineup.

Joining Sharky are Benjamin ‘Jesko’ Spaseski and Tom ‘Legacy’ Canty, who previously played together under London-based Guild Esports. The duo has competed in several major tournaments, including the ALGS: 2024 Championship, and were part of the top 10 finishers at last year’s EWC. Together, Jesko and Legacy have earned over $150,000 (approx. INR 1.2 crore) in prize money for their previous team and are known for their synergy and high-impact performances.

Harrison ‘Rogers’ Rogers will serve as the team’s coach, bringing in his tactical expertise and strategic direction to guide this world-class lineup. With deep knowledge of the Apex Legends competitive scene and the players’ playstyles, Rogers’ presence adds immense value to the team’s preparations and in-game execution.

“We’re incredibly excited to take this next step into Apex Legends with a world-class team,” said Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL. “At S8UL, we’ve always believed in pushing boundaries and representing India on the biggest stages. Sharky, Jesko, Legacy, and coach Rogers bring a level of experience and talent that aligns perfectly with our vision for global esports dominance. Representing India on the Apex global stage is a proud moment for us, and we can’t wait to see what this roster achieves at EWC 2025 and beyond.”

Following the recent announcement of its participation in the Esports World Cup 2025 across titles like EAFC 25, Chess, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Tekken 8, this move marks another big step in S8UL’s international push. Onboarding a top-tier Apex Legends roster shows that S8UL isn’t just participating up at EWC, it’s aiming to make its mark. With each of these announcements, it’s clear that S8UL, already a well-known force in mobile gaming and content creation, is now strengthening its position in competitive esports. Apex Legends is a major title on the world stage, and with a roster this strong, all eyes will be on how S8UL performs in the months ahead.

“Joining S8UL is a massive step forward for us as a team,” said Rogers, coach of the Apex Legends roster. “This isn’t just about one event- it’s about building something long-term with an organisation that shares our vision and ambition. S8UL’s legacy in esports speaks for itself, and we’re proud to be part of that journey. With their support, we’re ready to push boundaries and compete at the highest level throughout the year.”

The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the largest multi-title esports event in history, bringing together over 2,000 elite players and 200 top Clubs, competing for a record-breaking prize pool of more than $70 million (approx. INR 602 crore). Of this, $27 million is reserved for the EWC Club Championship, which will reward the top 16 Clubs based on their overall performance across titles, with $7 million allotted to the 2025 Club Champion. The remaining prize pool will be distributed across Game Championships, MVP Awards, and the Road to EWC qualifiers.

With its Apex Legends roster announcement, S8UL continues its journey of scaling Indian representation on the international stage, strengthening its status as a global force in esports and content creation.

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