The Indian esports community was left stunned after Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh, one of the country’s most iconic gaming personalities, unexpectedly announced his retirement. Among those most surprised by the decision was Animesh “8bit Goldy” Agarwal, co-owner of S8UL Esports, who shared his candid thoughts on ScoutOP Retirement.
8bit Goldy Reacts to ScoutOP Retirement
Speaking about the development, Goldy revealed just how sudden the announcement felt to those close to Sc0ut. “Sc0ut’s retirement was very shocking for me because just a day before, I was talking to him. He was very positive, though a little affected by certain things, and I even tried to explain and motivate him. But suddenly, after the matches, I don’t know what happened—he just went ahead and posted about retirement out of nowhere,” he said.
Goldy described Sc0ut as one of the biggest driving forces of Indian esports, a figure who consistently carried the competitive scene forward. “It’s really unfortunate. He has been one of the most prominent figures in the scene. Love him or hate him, he’s always been someone who kept the scene alive, and that’s very rare,” Goldy added, highlighting his invaluable contributions.
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Reflecting further, Goldy admitted that while Sc0ut had spoken about retirement in the past, no one expected him to make such a sudden decision. “Honestly, he has contributed a lot. Yes, he used to talk about retirement sometimes, but yesterday it was all of a sudden—he just made that decision. I think maybe something really hit him deep,” he explained.
End of an Era
Sc0ut has long been considered a trailblazer in Indian esports, especially in BGMI and PUBG Mobile, where his aggressive gameplay and leadership inspired countless aspiring players. Beyond tournaments, he was instrumental in fostering esports’ popularity in India and building an audience that rivaled international communities.
His retirement marks the end of a defining chapter in the scene. While fans and fellow pros continue to process the news, voices like Goldy’s underscore just how deeply Sc0ut impacted Indian gaming over the years—not just as a competitor, but as a symbol of resilience and passion.
