Perkz is facing backlash on X after publishing a lengthy personal statement addressing his political and religious beliefs, his past controversies, his relationship with former G2 CEO Carlos Rodríguez, and the rumours surrounding G2's League of Legends team. The Croatian esports figure made headlines after declaring his opposition to abortion, while also attempting to distance himself from accusations that he supports Andrew and Tristan Tate.
In his statement, Perkz described the post as his "first and last honest post in last decade." He explained that years away from social media had made his return particularly surprising, prompting him to address what he considers misleading narratives about his character and professional career.
Perkz faces backlash after sharing his views on abortion
The most controversial part of Perkz's statement concerns his position on abortion. While describing himself as someone who generally avoids politics, he made it clear that abortion is an issue on which he holds an unchanging position.
Perkz explained that he is Catholic, grew up in a religious household, and believes in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He also said that his relationship with religion became stronger only in recent years.
"I don’t really do politics, nor have I even ever voted once in my life. I do have opinions and I wish I was more educated on the topic, but the truth is I’m not so I stay away from it."
He then identified abortion as the one political issue on which he refuses to change his position:
"I cannot comprehend how people do not understand that is a murder, as life is created at conception. That is one view I will die by and never change."
His comments became a major point of discussion on X, with criticism focusing on his description of abortion as murder and disagreement with his position.
Perkz also addressed American politics, saying he does not support either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. He described both as poor choices to lead the United States, while stressing that he does not consider himself politically informed.
He further rejected claims that he supports Vladimir Putin or Russia's war, writing that he does not support war and does not want to see people die. He also stated that he is not pro-Israel and referred to the situation in Palestine, while acknowledging that he does not have extensive knowledge of the subject.
Perkz denies supporting Andrew and Tristan Tate
Another major subject in the statement was the criticism Perkz says he has received over his previous interactions with content from Andrew and Tristan Tate.
He argued that liking a handful of memes around 2022 contributed to a wider narrative about his personal beliefs. According to Perkz, those interactions were interpreted as support for the brothers and their views, something he strongly rejects.
"I don’t like, support, or stand with tates."
He went on to criticise several aspects of their public messaging, particularly their views on women and what he described as their hypocrisy.
"I hate most of the things they say (besides guys go to gym or do exercise!! Good tip), dislike their views of life, they are just fake and also bought by the same matrix they are 'escaping'."
Perkz acknowledged that he had liked some memes and participated in jokes about the subject, but argued that this should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the Tate brothers' broader views.
He also addressed accusations connected to his previous public defence of Carlos Rodríguez, the former G2 CEO.
"Me standing up for Carlos publicly when he was being cancelled has nothing to with all the things I’m all accused of supporting, trafficking ? misogyny ? nazism? War? Are you ok?"
Perkz explained that Rodríguez had played an important role in his early career, particularly when he was still a teenager trying to establish himself professionally.
However, their relationship eventually deteriorated. Perkz criticised how Rodríguez handled his departure from G2, claiming that the former CEO failed to attend a conversation and did not contact him for three days. He nevertheless explained why their relationship had been important to him at the time.
He concluded that the two have since gone in completely different directions and have very different views on life.
Perkz addresses rumours surrounding G2's Worlds exit
Beyond the personal controversy, Perkz also used the statement to explain his perspective on G2's 2026 season and the team's elimination from the League of Legends World Championship.
Perkz returned to G2 in a coaching capacity after spending time away from professional esports. Following the organisation's coaching change, he took over as head coach, with the aim of helping the team improve and passing on the knowledge he had accumulated throughout his playing career.
He described the team's summer preparation as productive, highlighting work on champion pools, macro concepts and structured goals for scrims and stage games. He was particularly pleased with the team's playoff performance and said he genuinely believed G2 could win Worlds.
"I was telling my team after the series; you guys are fucking insane, let’s win worlds. Because I truly believed we could do it."
That optimism ultimately ended with G2's elimination. Perkz described the result as heartbreaking and acknowledged that the team had not performed well enough to progress.
"Losing out in groups was just heartbreaking, in the end we did not do good enough. But that’s life of competition."
He admitted that his work as head coach was not perfect, but maintained that he had given the players everything he could during the final months of the season.
"Did I do the perfect job in the last months? Probably not, but I can say I did the best that I could."
He added that he spent between 12 and 14 hours a day with the players during bootcamp and Worlds, working on the team's gameplay, morale and preparation.
His account also addressed rumours and speculation about internal problems within G2. Perkz described the team he joined as "broken and dysfunctional," pointing to what he characterised as existing trauma and trust issues among the players and staff.
"The truth is I came into a broken and dysfunctional team, with a lot of trauma and trust issues, and did my best I could to help everyone."
These are Perkz's own descriptions of the team's internal situation. His statement does not independently establish the extent of those problems or confirm every rumour surrounding G2.
Perkz reflects on his career and the pressure of being a pro player
One of the more personal parts of the statement looks back at Perkz's journey through professional League of Legends, beginning with his arrival in the European competitive scene in 2016.
He recalled winning his first split against Origen and later bringing Zven and Mithy into the team. Perkz admitted that he actively pursued the players, describing the move as something he would repeat without hesitation.
He also discussed the pressure of becoming a public figure at such a young age. According to Perkz, the attention could change rapidly between admiration and hostility, with hate messages and even death threats arriving when he was still a teenager.
"As a 17 year old kid getting a lot of hate messages, and even death threats, was waking up days after MSI, rapidly progressed my hair loss."
Perkz also spoke about how much he used to care about public recognition and what people thought of him.
But being in the spotlight was not always easy. Perkz recalled how, even after winning MSI with G2 in 2019, he still faced criticism from fans who claimed he had been carried and questioned his performances after switching to ADC.
The death of his father in 2020 was another moment that changed his perspective on life. He also looked back on his time at Team Vitality, describing it as a difficult period despite the amount of work he put in. After years of success, repeatedly falling short with the team was something he found particularly difficult to deal with.
Finally, Perkz explained how meeting his wife changed his outlook. Having someone so important in his life meant he no longer needed the same level of public approval and recognition. Instead, he could focus more on enjoying his life away from the constant attention that came with being a professional player.
What happens next for Perkz and G2?
Perkz ended his statement by reflecting on his time away from professional esports and his investment in Friendly Fire, a gaming cafe franchise. He explained that returning to G2 offered an opportunity to share his experience with a younger generation of players.
He described his motivation as giving something back to the esports scene after spending more than a decade competing professionally and building relationships with fans.
Perkz also expressed disappointment with how G2 handled the announcement of his return, saying he felt he had been "thrown a bit under the bus." Nevertheless, he maintained that his intention was to help Caps and the rest of the team reach their potential.
"See you on the rift (more like from a side) in 2027!"
Perkz did not announce a specific new playing or coaching position for 2027. His closing comment suggests that he expects to remain involved in League of Legends in some capacity.
Photo by Michał Konkol/Riot Games.
Frequently asked questions about Perkz
Why is Perkz facing backlash on X?
Perkz faced criticism after stating that he considers abortion murder and that he will never change that position. His comments on religion, the Tate brothers and other political subjects also became part of the discussion.
What did Perkz say about abortion?
He said that he believes life begins at conception and described abortion as murder. He identified this as one of his strongest personal convictions.
Does Perkz support Andrew and Tristan Tate?
No. In his statement, Perkz explicitly said that he does not like, support or stand with the Tate brothers. He acknowledged liking some memes about them in the past but rejected the idea that this represented support for their wider views.
What did Perkz say about Carlos Rodríguez?
Perkz described Rodríguez as an important mentor during his early career and explained why he defended him publicly. However, he also criticised how Rodríguez handled his departure from G2 and said their views on life had since diverged.
Why did G2 fail to progress at Worlds 2026?
Perkz said G2 did not perform well enough and described internal trust issues and dysfunction within the team. His statement provides his perspective, rather than an independently verified explanation of every factor behind the elimination.
Will Perkz return as a professional League of Legends player in 2027?
Perkz did not announce a return as a player. His closing comment, "See you on the rift (more like from a side) in 2027," suggests that he expects to remain involved in some capacity, but does not confirm a specific role.
Perkz puts his side of the story on record
Perkz has finally his side of the story, touching on everything from the criticism he has faced over the years to his personal beliefs, his relationship with Carlos Rodríguez and his recent return to G2 as head coach. While his comments on abortion have attracted the most attention, he also opened up about what went wrong at Worlds and looked back on his journey through professional League of Legends.
His statement probably won't put an end to all the rumours surrounding G2, and there are still questions about what comes next for Perkz. However, he has made it clear where he stands, and his final mention of 2027 suggests that we might not have seen the last of him in the League of Legends scene.
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