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Reignite
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Founded2018
LocationJapan
Websitereignite.jp

Reignite (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese esports organization. The organization fields divisions in Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Valorant competitions, while also sponsoring content streamers.[1] The organization is operated by Reignite Entertainment Co., Ltd.[2]

History

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Reignite was officially established on 4 January 2021.[3][4]

The org fielded Apex rosters in both the APAC North and APAC South regions, with the two teams competing as "Reignite North" and "Reignite South".[5] The South team's roster was originally made up of "Zer0", "Genburten", and "Tempplex".[6] The North team's existence was short-lived, as no org was allowed to operate teams in multiple regions for Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) play.[7] In September 2021, Reignite became jointly-operated by ITI Co., Ltd., and the Reignite North team became fully affiliated under the latter, rebranding as "RIG North".[2] Reignite South was rebranded simply as Reignite.[2]

In January 2022, Reignite lost the APAC South regional playoffs; despite being considerably ahead of other teams after reaching the Match Point threshold, they were unable to secure a match win after this.[8] Later in March, Tempplex moved to Reignite's streamer division,[9] and their Apex team became an All-Australian squad as Zer0 and Genburten were joined by Rick "Sharky" Wirth".[10][11] In April, they won the regional SteelSeries Prime Invitational.[12] The trio then competed in the 2022 ALGS Split 2 Playoffs LAN tournament, held in Stockholm.[13] They had to play without their player "Genburten", considered the team's star player by esports media writers.[14][15] Having to miss the championship after testing positive for COVID-19, he was substituted by loan player "jmw".[16] Considered unexpected by media outlets, the team emerged as winners of the tournament,[17] with Zer0 being named the tournament's MVP due to his in-game leadership.[15][18]

Shortly thereafter, on 4 July, Reignite's players departed and were signed by DarkZero Esports.[7][19] Reignite continues to field an Apex roster.[20] In May 2024, they signed "Ftyan".[21]

In July 2022, Reignite announced a Valorant team, dubbed "Reignite Lily" and made up of an all-female roster.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Team". reignite.jp. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "部門編成ならびに新プロジェクト発表のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Reignite. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ Reignite Entertainment [@Reignite_ENT] (3 January 2021). "謹んで新春の祝詞を申し上げます。" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 19 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Company" (in Japanese). Reignite Entertainment. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  5. ^ Sledge, Ben (3 December 2021). "What To Watch In This Weekend's Apex Legends Esports Action". TheGamer. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ^ Reignite [@ReigniteJP] (11 January 2021). "『Reignite Your Heart』" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ a b Snavely, Adam (5 July 2022). "DarkZero signs ALGS Stage 2 Playoffs champs, former Reignite roster". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  8. ^ Sledge, Ben (17 January 2022). "Is Apex Legends Esports' Match Point Format Fit For Purpose?". TheGamer. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  9. ^ Reignite [@ReigniteJP] (11 March 2022). "【🔥部門編成のお知らせ🔔】" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 19 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Smith, David (11 July 2022). "All-Australian Apex Legends Team Wins Global Series Championships". Kotaku. Retrieved 19 May 2024. The team is made up of three Australian players, Zer0, Genburten, and Sharky. The trio, formerly at Japanese team Reignite.
  11. ^ Reignite [@ReigniteJP] (12 March 2022). "- ALGS Pro League Split2 Week1 Day1 -" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 19 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ McIntyre, Isaac (19 April 2022). "Reignite turn up the heat late-on in SteelSeries Prime Invitational to claim $5k top prize". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  13. ^ Hore, Jamie (10 June 2022). "ALGS Championship can cement Apex Legends in "top echelon" of esports". The Loadout. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  14. ^ Bull, Tom (1 May 2022). "Reignite, without star man Genburten, win ALGS Playoff LAN". esports.gg. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  15. ^ a b Snavely, Adam (1 May 2022). "Reignite stun Stockholm, win ALGS Split 2 Playoffs". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  16. ^ Sledge, Ben (10 May 2022). "The Story Of The ALGS' Greatest Ever Super Sub". TheGamer. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  17. ^ Amos, Andrew (1 May 2022). "Reignite wins ALGS 2022 Split 2 Playoffs: Full recap & results". Dexerto. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  18. ^ Lyons, Ben (4 May 2022). "Reignite are the Apex Legends Global Series Split 2 Playoffs champions". Gamereactor. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  19. ^ Reignite [@ReigniteJP] (4 July 2022). "【IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT】" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Reignite [@ReigniteJP] (1 December 2023). "Reignite Apex Div New Roster" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ "Ftyan" player joins the professional e-sports team "REIGNITE" Apex Legends division!". Saiga NAK. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  22. ^ Juandi (29 July 2022). "Reignite unveils "Reignite Lily" female roster for VCT Game Changers Japan". Valo2Asia. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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