Fnatic has issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on abuse directed at its players competing in tournaments worldwide.
The statement comes after the UK-based esports organisation became aware of an increase in targeted abuse, ranging from personal attacks to death threats.
In the statement, published on February 19th, Fnatic stated that “the wellbeing and safety of our players are our highest priorities,” alongside unveiling a new action plan to address threats of violence its players receive.
The plan includes threats being reported to the authorities and platform bans to individuals caught harassing players online. The bans will result in the user’s removal from Fnatic’s social media channels, Discord servers, and future physical events hosted by the organisation.
“Let us be clear. We have zero tolerance for this behaviour,” said Fnatic. “To our players: We have your back. Competing at the highest level is stressful enough without the added burden of toxic vitriol. We are providing our support to ensure that players feel safe, both online and off.
“We ask our true fans to help us foster a more positive environment. If you see harassment occurring, please report it through the proper platform channels rather than engaging with it.”
Toxicity Remains a Persistent Issue in Esports
Despite several efforts from industry stakeholders, toxicity in esports continues to negatively impact both fans and players alike. In October 2025, French organisation Team Vitality published a report on online hate and toxicity within the industry. Over two months, players received over 2,000 messages considered hateful by the technology solution Bodyguard.
Elsewhere, game developers have also increased their efforts to combat toxic behaviour online. As part of the Y10S3.3 update for Rainbow Six Siege X, Ubisoft added voice chat moderation with the aim of minimising disruptive behaviour during casual and competitive matches.
With toxicity prevailing across various platforms, Fnatic taking a stance is a positive step forward in creating a more inclusive environment for fans to engage with their favourite teams and players.
