Gucci is launching a gaming academy to support emerging esports players to go professional. The “Gucci Gaming Academy” is in partnership with FACEIT Ltd, a leading competitive gaming platform for online multiplayer games. The news was announced yesterday on Twitter. Gucci’s new venture is an excellent example of how high fashion brands are further strengthening their links with the web3 community.
FACEIT Ltd is a leading independent competitive gaming platform for online multiplayer PvP gamers with more than twenty million users. They aim to further the esports ecosystem by offering players the chance to contend in competitive environments with the games they love. Additionally, they provide publishers and third-party organizers with the tools needed to build their competitive communities.