Martin "STYKO" Styk, a well-known Slovakian riffler, has officially left Apeks. He described his decision as a relief, saying in a YouTube video that he felt like he was leaving a "sinking ship". This comment quickly sparked discussion among fans and analysts in the industry.

During the almost three years that Martin "STYKO" Styk has been with Apeks, he has made a significant contribution to the team's development. He witnessed the success of new talents such as Justinas "jL" Lekavicius and worked under the guidance of a coach such as Jakub "kuben" Gurczyński. His period with Apeks was highlighted by a brilliant performance in the semi-finals of the BLAST.tv Paris Major, which put the team on the world rankings.

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Martin "STYKO" Styk's condition for staying with the team was changes in the squad, which he believed were necessary for further development. However, the lack of changes led to his decision to terminate his contract early. Nevertheless, he expressed his desire to continue competing, emphasising his belief that he has the necessary skills to improve both first and second tier teams.

Apeks expressed their best wishes to Martin "STYKO" Styk in his future competitions, recognising his professionalism and contribution to the team. The fans and community are also actively supporting him, looking forward to learning about his next steps in his career.