LOS RATONES UPDATES FOR 2026

Summary

This update/video announcement reveals that Lost Ratones was invited to compete in the LEC 2026 Winter Cup in Berlin — a huge opportunity to face LEC teams live in the LEC studio and potentially qualify for an international event. The speaker reflects on a challenging but rewarding first year: strong results, internal strain from being constantly public, and tough logistics ahead for bootcamps, travel, and streaming scrims. They outline uncertainty about future tournaments, praise player growth and staff contributions, and candidly question the sustainability of content-first competitive teams in League. Overall, it’s excited, honest, and focused on giving everything to compete and create great content.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lost Ratones (LR) has been around for one year and is sharing an update with the community.
• 🏆 The team has been invited to compete in the LEC 2026 Winter Cup in Berlin, marking a major milestone for LR.
• 🌍 12 teams will compete in the LEC Winter Cup, including the top LEC teams and the winner of the Mia Masters (still to be decided).
• 🎮 Competing in the LEC Winter Cup presents an opportunity for LR to play in the LEC studio and possibly qualify for an international event.
• 💡 Logistically, it's going to be a challenge for LR to relocate and train in Berlin for an extended period of time.
• 🏅 The team had a successful year, winning every best-of-five until the loss at Emmy Masters, and came third/fourth in the summer tournament.
• 📣 The team faced challenges with public scrutiny, which added strain on the players and affected their mental state.
• 🚀 Initially, the project focused on competition and content creation, but over time it became more centered on high-level competition.
• ❓ The big question is how LR will perform against LEC teams and how they will be perceived during the Winter Cup.
• 💥 Despite past challenges, LR has worked hard to grow, and the team is focused on delivering the best performance in the upcoming competition.
• 💬 The team has faced talks and opportunities with tier-one regions, but no major mergers materialized. This LEC opportunity is crucial for LR's future.
• 🎥 LR aims to keep content fresh by exploring ways to stream their scrims and provide behind-the-scenes insights, although LEC teams may not want that public.
• ⚡ The team has evolved over the year, with notable growth from individual players like Ba, Velia, Nemesis, Crowny, and Reckless.
• 👏 Special shout-outs were given to Odo Amni for coaching and Molecule for his analysis and scouting work throughout the year.
• 🎯 The team is expanding to compete in Berlin and continue their growth as a competitive force, while also focusing on producing high-quality content.
• 💥 The overall message is that while building and maintaining a competitive streamer team is stressful, it's been an amazing and rewarding experience.

Q & A

What is the major announcement made in the video?

The big announcement is that Lost Ratones has been invited to compete in the LEC 2026 Winter Cup, joining 10 LEC teams and the winner of the EMEA Masters.

Where will the LEC 2026 Winter Cup take place?

The tournament will be held in Berlin, Germany, and the matches will be played from the LEC studio.

What does participation in the LEC Winter Cup mean for Lost Ratones?

It means that Lost Ratones will compete directly against top LEC teams and could potentially qualify for an international event if they win the tournament.

How does the creator feel about competing in the LEC Winter Cup?

They describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, expressing excitement, pride, and a sense of disbelief at how far the project has come.

What challenges does Lost Ratones expect to face during the tournament?

They anticipate major logistical challenges, such as relocating to Berlin for several weeks, maintaining practice routines, and adapting to higher competition levels.

How has the focus of the Lost Ratones project evolved over the past year?

It started as a content-driven project aimed at showing what competition looks like, but gradually shifted toward being heavily competition-focused while still producing content.

What content challenges will the team face while competing in the LEC Winter Cup?

Since LEC teams usually do not allow scrims to be streamed publicly, Lost Ratones will need to find creative ways to produce content—such as delayed uploads, documentaries, or live coverage from the venue.

What reflections did the creator share about the 2025 season?

They described it as a successful year, with ups and downs, and noted that despite losing in the EMEA Masters semifinals, the team won every best-of-five until that point.

What did the creator learn about running a content-based esports team?

They concluded that starting a content team in League of Legends is very difficult due to the closed competitive circuit, though the model might work better in other esports with open qualifiers.

Who were acknowledged for their contributions to Lost Ratones’ success?

The players (Ba, Velia, Nemesis, Crowny, and Rekkles) were praised for their hard work and growth, while Odoamne and Molecule were thanked for coaching and analysis support. The content and backend teams were also appreciated.

What does the creator hope for the next phase of Lost Ratones?

They hope to deliver both high-quality competition and engaging content during the LEC Winter Cup, while continuing to grow the team and navigate the challenges of living and competing in Berlin.

What is the creator’s overall sentiment about the project after one year?

They express gratitude, pride, and excitement about how far the project has come, acknowledging the stress and exposure of running a public content team but emphasizing how rewarding and fun the experience has been.