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Saudi Arabian esports organisation Twisted Minds has officially exited the Apex Legends competitive scene, parting ways with its North American roster just four months after signing them.

The news was confirmed on 30 August through the team’s social channels, where Twisted Minds thanked Mac Kenzie “Albralelie” Beckwith, Kyle “Crook” Hughes, Alexander “Enemy” Rodriguez, and coach Haris “Hodsic” Hodzic for representing the organisation.

From Stallions to Twisted Minds and Back Again

The roster originally competed as Stallions before being picked up for the ALGS Midseason Playoffs, which were part of the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. Their time under Twisted Minds was short but not without highlights. At the ALGS Open 2025, the team managed a top-six finish on the international stage.

However, their run at the Midseason Playoffs ended in disappointment with a 22nd-place finish. Missing out on crucial Championship Points left Twisted Minds outside contention for the bigger Apex Legends Club Championship prize.

Despite the setback, Twisted Minds as an organisation still secured a strong showing in the wider Club Championship, finishing fourth overall and pocketing $2.25 million USD in prize money.

Now, with the partnership ended, the trio and coach have returned to competing under the Stallions banner, resuming their journey in the ALGS Pro League Split 2 for the Americas. Running until mid-October, the split has 30 teams from North and South America battling it out for a share of the $125,000 USD prize pool and valuable Championship Points.

Community Reactions

The departure has sparked mixed reactions across the competitive Apex community. On Reddit, some fans noted that the pattern of teams signing rosters for the Esports World Cup and then dropping them afterwards has become all too familiar.

“If something doesn’t change in the next year there’s not gonna be any orgs left in the scene,” one fan commented. Others pointed to EA’s lack of consistent tournament support and the heavy reliance on EWC partnerships as the main reasons why major organisations are struggling to commit long-term.

Still, for players like Albralelie and his teammates, the focus remains on climbing the standings. Stallions currently sit in 16th place with 3,072 points, putting them within the top 24 cutoff that could secure them a spot at the ALGS 2026 Championship in Sapporo, Japan.

What It Means for Apex Esports

Twisted Minds leaving Apex Legends may not come as a total shock, but it highlights the fragile state of the esport. Many top teams only seem to join the competitive scene when Esports World Cup opportunities are on the table, and leave once the event is over.

As the competitive year pushes forward, all eyes will be on Stallions to see if they can make a strong comeback and qualify for the season-ending Championship. For Apex fans, the hope remains that the scene finds more stability before more organisations follow suit.