Professional Apex Legends player Sweetdreams has announced an indefinite break from competitive play, citing financial concerns and uncertainty about the game's future. The former Luminosity Gaming IGL made this decision despite having opportunities with three different rosters.

Key factors behind his decision:

• Removal of the ALGS Partnership Program
• Declining organizational support and player salaries
• Rumors about ALGS Year 6 cancellation
• Overall uncertainty in the competitive scene

The announcement sparked debate within the community, with Alliance player Hakis contesting some of Sweetdreams' claims about the future of ALGS. Meanwhile, former TSM coach Raven supported the concerns, suggesting EA's limited interest in esports development.

Current state of Apex Legends:

• Steam player count at lowest since early 2021 (153,693 peak players in January)
• Multiple major organizations leaving the scene (DarkZero, FaZe Clan, OpTic Gaming)
• Ongoing issues with cheaters and account security
• Divided focus between competitive and casual gameplay

Sweetdreams clarified he will continue streaming Apex Legends ranked gameplay while expanding his content to include other games. "I fully intend on making an impact this year but just need to explore some other options," he stated in his Discord announcement.

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