In a major consolidation of North American esports organisations, DarkZero Esports has acquired the esports assets of NRG. The deal ensures the continued operation of all NRG teams under the existing NRG name, with rosters and staff largely remaining in place.

The acquisition transfers control of NRG’s competitive operations to DarkZero Esports. Don Kim, CEO of DarkZero, will assume the role of CEO at NRG, overseeing its day-to-day operations and long-term vision. NRG Founder Andy Miller will remain involved as an advisor. The move has the stated goal of providing long-term stability for the NRG brand and allowing expansion into new competitive titles from 2026 onwards.

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The transaction brings together two organisations with distinct profiles. DarkZero, founded in 2018, is known for its competitive focus, most notably in Rainbow Six Siege, where it is a consistent top-tier North American team. Don Kim, who became CEO of DarkZero in 2021, brings experience from a previous role as Director of Esports Operations at the organisation TSM.

NRG, founded in 2015, is one of North America’s most recognisable esports brands. The organisation is currently at a competitive peak, having recently won the 2025 VALORANT Champions Tour World Championship—a landmark achievement in its history.

Andy Miller, NRG’s founder, expressed confidence in the transition, stating, “I have full confidence in DarkZero’s leadership and their commitment to honouring what makes NRG great while building for the future.”

“NRG is one of the most iconic brands in esports, with a legacy that resonates across games, creators, and fans. We are incredibly impressed by what the NRG team has built and are honored to carry that legacy forward. Our focus is on stability, sustainability, and growth, and we look forward to growing the NRG brand for many years to come,” stated Don Kim in a press release.

The move echoes a recent trend observed in the esports industry in which organisations are joining forces to strengthen operations. Recently, in Brazil, W7M Esports and Fluxo announced a merger, forming a new organisation named Fluxo W7M, and MIBR was integrated with LOS through the EZOR holding. 

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