ESL launches Loadout project with Kolex

Tournament operator ESL, owned by the ESL FACEIT Group, has announced the launch of a new collection of items. Launched in partnership with the Kolex platform, Loadout will offer fans unique ways to interact with their favorite teams.

Among the partners that have become part of the Loadout project are member organizations of the Louvre Accord. These currently include Astralis, BIG, Complexity, ENCE, Evil Geniuses, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, FURIA, G2 Esports, Heroic, MOUZ, NAVI, Ninjas in Pajamas, Team Liquid and Team Vitality.

Nicholas Maurer, CEO and co-founder of Team Vitality: "It has been a great pleasure to work hand in hand with the ESL FACEIT Group to create true digital collectibles for esports fans. As you know, Team Vitality is very close to its fans: offering them new opportunities for improvement their esports experience is one of our priorities and we hope that this new platform will give them the opportunity to remember and immortalize their very special moments!"

The new platform will reportedly allow the purchase, collection, exchange and sale of digital assets related to key events in the scene. Owners of NFT items will be able to trade and create their own collections. Meanwhile, the platform will create some competition and leaderboards.

NFTs will be divided into three groups: "Top Frags", which pay homage to famous gaming moments, "Trading Cards", which will feature tournaments, teams and players, and finally, "Checkpoints", which will be awarded to fans attending events in person.