Fnatic esports group works with sports researchers to increase player efficiency

LONDON – Esports group Fnatic has actually begun employing sports researchers as part of an effort to enhance the efficiency of its players.

Fnatic, which has gamers all over the world, established a “High Performance Unit” after closing a $10 million financing round from financiers in November.

“One of the things that we’re looking into right now is how do we bring in all the knowledge that comes from sports,” Sam Matthews, creator and president of Fnatic, informed CNBC on a call.

The system will study and observe how sleep and tension levels affect the efficiency of the 60 players throughout Fnatic’s groups, which make money to play video games like Apex Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and League of Legends in front of numerous countless audiences.

The system will likewise take a look at alcohol and cortisol levels, in addition to the effect of a caffeine dip on a video gaming session.

“It’s the first time we’ve had a sports science lab to figure out what actually makes the difference in a gamer’s performance,” stated Matthews, who co-founded Fnatic in London in 2004.

There are presently 3 individuals in Fnatic’s High Performance Unit however the business prepares to employ 5 more personnel to it in 2021.

“In esports, the competition is getting more and more fierce,” stated Matthews. “Like in F1, you’re always looking at edges that you can get, whether it’s hardware, training, or psychology.”

Fnatic likewise utilizes a network of nutritional experts and freelance physical fitness coaches, who motivate the players to go to the fitness center, Matthews stated.

Many expert players train or contend for over 10 hours a day, and a few of them generate over a $1 million a year while doing so. However, the physical and psychological pressure on the body can often lead to illness.

Matthews stated: “These people are fit and healthy largely, but there’s always an anomaly to the rule.”