fnatic's CoD4 team has returned to give the game a second chance. The team comes with some surprising additions and a mystery 5th.

The team went into inactivity in late October saying "[with] Cod5 coming up we don't see any future in Cod4 any more and will await Cod5 and see how that game will progress". The failure of CoD5 to interest the competitive community, or gain significant sponsorship has meant the team sticking with CoD4 in the hope that 2009 will be a success for the game.

Last year the team gained a number of successes including first places at SLAP, CGS CoD4 and CDC4 being one of the top teams at the time. and will hope to repeat this.

The team does come with some changes. Staying with the fnatic will be two of the squads original members LINQAN and odyx. This of course means zsilts and rivve will not be returning. Taking there place will be nikokick and KyoChi both formerly of Begrip-Gaming who will be taking up SMG and Assault respectively. The team ended with four players and will likewise be returning with the 5th, the sniper of the team, being announced soon.

The move makes fnatic one of the last G7 teams to hold a CoD4 team alongside EG and is something of a risky move with the future plans of the franchise being currently uncertain. Whether the move will pay off I would not like to speculate but the faith fnatic have in the community is reassuring.

Statement from kboy, Manager

"As all of you are aware there has been lots of discussion and debate on the Call of Duty series. One of the reasons we initially decided to break from the game. However I am pleased and delighted to announce the new FnaticMSI Call of Duty 4 line-up in support of the community and other organizations that are continuing to promote this title. As you might imagine we are sad to loose two of our previous members, but delighted to welcome some new faces to strengthen and reinvigorate our lineup going forward whilst maintaining other existing players."

Statement from LINQAN

"Things have been quiet around fnatic.cod4 since the Slap LAN in October, I can assure you now that we’re back on full throttle in the scene. We have made some changes regarding the lineup with the removal of rivve and zsiltzs but gained new power in KyoChi and nikokick from Begrip. It feels better than ever with these two additions, looking forward to having them on my side. I want to thank fnatic for the continued support they are giving us and i'm now looking forward to see what 2009 got to offer."

Statement from KyoChi

" The Swedish top players have been divided and locked into two-three different teams, everyone’s aware of that, Johan and I gathered up to start working on a team that could challenge the world’s elite while carrying the feeling that you have the perfect mix of players the Swedish scene can offer. I’m thrilled of being part of fnatic and for what is to come, I’d like to thank fnatic for continued support, putting faith in the team and for believing in the CoD4 Scene, the last being vital at this point. The fireworks have been lit, sit back and watch the show, onto 2009!"

Team roster

Johan "LINQAN" Lindqvist
Marcus "odyx" Nilsson
Conney "KyoChi" Sjöberg
Kalle "nikokick" Carlden
TBA - Sniper

Good luck to the side

Source: fnatic.MSI