Academy Gaming traces its roots back to 2019 with the launch of Mordhau. A few months after release, three founders — B5nny, Clow, and AssaultLine — created Mordhau Academy, a training community that taught players how to improve and hosted tournaments on a custom ‘Academy’ map.
Mordhau Academy quickly became known for its organized events and high-quality servers. Behind the scenes, AssaultLine managed everything technical — building the website, manually hosting servers via SSH and FTP, and supporting other communities. At this stage, all systems were maintained entirely by hand.
As the community grew, internal drama surfaced. Tensions between owners, largely due to toxic behavior from B5nny, led to Clow’s removal. Meanwhile, a rebrand was already underway — AssaultLine had secured the name Academy Gaming, purchased domains, and designed a new logo.
In May 2020, AssaultLine migrated all servers and operations under his sole management, forming the foundation of Academy Gaming as an independent brand built on professionalism and stability.
After the split, AssaultLine partnered with his real-life friend MrTiMeOuT to relaunch operations. Together they funded a new dedicated server and installed Pterodactyl Panel v0.7, marking a move from manual setup to automated management.
They shared operating costs until the network became self-sustaining. A fresh staff team joined to manage both the long-running Mordhau servers (active since August 2019) and new community projects. By November 2020, Academy Gaming LLC was officially founded.
With operations stabilized, Academy Gaming began selling hosting services to other Mordhau communities through its Pterodactyl panel. We later integrated WHMCS for full billing automation, expanding into game, bot, and web hosting.
By continuously upgrading infrastructure and tools, we built a more powerful and efficient network. In June 2022, we merged with our partner community Arcis, combining resources and uniting our player bases to strengthen the Academy Gaming ecosystem.
Since the merger, Academy Gaming has grown globally, sponsoring and hosting events for titles like CS:GO, Mordhau, and Valorant.
A notable milestone was our sponsorship of a hackathon in Nepal, where Academy Gaming funded games and entertainment between sessions alongside other sponsors. Our Asia Regional Director Unl0cky, a Nepal native, attended and represented us — a proud moment showcasing our support for international gaming and development communities.
From a small Mordhau training group to a global company, Academy Gaming now operates advanced infrastructure capable of powering game servers, websites, and bots with ease. Our journey reflects persistence, innovation, and community passion.
With a global team and ever-evolving technology, we remain dedicated to our mission — empowering gamers and communities everywhere.
Academy Gaming isn’t just about playing games; it’s about building a community that believes in the deeper values of gaming. Respect, sportsmanship, and collaboration form the pillars of our community. Gaming is more than a pastime; for us, it’s a way of life. Here, we endeavor to create a haven where gamers can connect, evolve, and champion these ideals.
Engage with a diverse community of gamers, forming connections that transcend borders and screens.
From casual gaming sessions to fierce competitive bouts, our array of tournaments, workshops, and coaching opportunities promise growth.
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Built on the tenets of respect, sportsmanship, and collaboration, we’re more than just gamers; we’re a family.
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Establish Academy Gaming as a global icon, revered both as a community hub and a formidable esports organizer.
Offer unparalleled gameserver and Discord bot hosting services to our esteemed partners and the broader gaming community.
Spearhead and sponsor competitive teams, setting our sights on major esports events and tournaments.