Great player, not sure if he's done his military service yet but if not, time to go. What a fantastic, star studded career, retire with honor sOs thank you for the games!

egrimm

Poland1199 Posts

September 12 2021 17:24 GMT

#26

No! I am really sad now

My favorite SC2 player ever.
I knew that it will happen some day and probably sooner than later but I still believed we will get to see sOs win 1 more grant tournament before he retires

God dammit, now watching GSL won't have the same flavour for me personally...
Thank you for great memories sOs, there were so many fantastic plays that I will always remember.

feebas

Finland268 Posts

September 12 2021 17:29 GMT

#27

Thank you for the memories, sOs. Hail and farewell.

Argonauta

Spain4961 Posts

September 12 2021 17:41 GMT

#28

Supersad, but what a great legacy he leaves behind

Spirral

77 Posts

September 12 2021 17:51 GMT

#29

Farewell!

Kitai

United States880 Posts

September 12 2021 17:52 GMT

#30

He's definitely earned his spot in the SC2 history books. I remember him being super clutch back in the day with big prize pool tournaments. $o$ indeed!

Weavel

Finland9221 Posts

September 12 2021 18:01 GMT

#31

sOs will be missed. No other player can bring out such interesting strategies and crazy games.

Xamo

Spain884 Posts

September 12 2021 18:10 GMT

#32

Sad news...
I have always waited eagerly all of his games, more than those from any other player. I always had the feeling that perhaps something new was going to be revealed... The game had still surprises when he played.

sOs is SC2 history, for sure. That cannon rush against Maru in Blizzcon 2018 comes to my mind right now.

Thank you for all the great games you gave us, sOs.

CatheadSC2

26 Posts

September 12 2021 18:19 GMT

#33

Thank you for your genius, sOs, we'll never forget you.

nostrasbeefs

29 Posts

September 12 2021 18:19 GMT

#34

A true master of the game. He did it all and without him sc2 wont be the same! So many lovely and crazy moments.
Thank you $o$

Elentos

55566 Posts

September 12 2021 18:20 GMT

#35

Just a few days ago we passed the 5 year anniversary of sOs winning the last ever game of Proleague. And we're only 2 months away from the 6th anniversary of sOs' last big win, Blizzcon 2015. It's somehow a strangely fitting time for him to retire.

Husyelt

United States837 Posts

September 12 2021 18:22 GMT

#36

Sad to see him retire, his current form was getting to a very good place, even late game PvZ. At least he went out strong.

TequilaMockingbird

Germany64 Posts

September 12 2021 18:41 GMT

#37

Still a bit salty that SoS denied he-who-shall-not-be-named from becoming the back to back World Champion, or at least that is the first association that comes to mind when I think of him.
Another legend leaves the scene, all the best for whatever he chooses to do next.

Liquid`Zephyr

United States996 Posts

September 12 2021 18:45 GMT

#38

What a legend. Bummer for SC2 but biggest GL to him.

KingofdaHipHop

United States25602 Posts

September 12 2021 18:47 GMT

#39

One of my all time favs, hope continues to find success in his future!

[Phantom]

Mexico2170 Posts

September 12 2021 18:54 GMT

#40

sOs was truly one of the most intelligent players out there. His strategies were ahead of most. Unfortunately the faster LotV didn't benefit him. He seemed to have been improving these past seasons (except for his last GSL series).

Players that came during LotV may not appreciate him. But he was truly one of the greats. He was the best Protoss for a while and never a dull moment with him. I really love to watch his WCS finals vs Life. Very back and forth.