In an unexpected development, Complexity, North America's premier Counter-Strike team, is reportedly set to miss out on IEM Chengdu 2024. Sources close to the team have informed Dust2.us that visa complications are to blame for the team's inability to participate in the upcoming event, part of the Intel Grand Slam Season 5 series.

Complexity earned their invitation to the event through their high global ranking as of January 8th, when they were positioned fourth worldwide. Although they've experienced a slight dip in rankings since then, the absence of Complexity at IEM Chengdu represents a significant loss for fans hoping to see the top NA squad compete on Chinese soil.

As of now, M80 will be the only team representing North America in Chengdu, a situation that will undoubtedly leave many NA esports enthusiasts disheartened. Complexity's non-participation marks a setback for the region, particularly considering the team's impressive performance at the ongoing PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.

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Attempts to get an official statement from Complexity have so far been met with silence, as a representative chose not to comment when approached by Dust2.us.

The team lineup for IEM Chengdu 2024 is a mix of established giants and promising up-and-comers, including Astralis, FaZe, FURIA, G2, Heroic, MOUZ, Lynn Vision, and now, notably missing Complexity. The roster continues with Monte, Cloud9, Virtus.pro, Nemiga, M80, 9z, Jeeves, TYLOO.

Set to kick off on April 8th, IEM Chengdu 2024's stage will shine a little less brightly without the presence of Complexity, as fans and the team alike navigate this disappointing turn of events. The focus now turns to how Complexity will regroup and set their sights on future competitions, making up for lost time and opportunities.

Source: Dust2.us