Psyonix bans Kofyr from the RLCS until 2027 over groping allegations at a Worlds party

The Rocket League competitive scene is closing out Worlds with news that has nothing to do with aerial goals or overtime comebacks. According to Dexerto, Kofyr, a pro on the circuit, will not be allowed to compete in the RLCS or in any Psyonix-run competition until 2027. The reason: allegations that he inappropriately touched several women during a party held after Worlds.

This story matters for reasons that go beyond one player's name. It signals that an official league's code of conduct doesn't end when the stage lights go off. The party after a World Championship brings together players, staff, content creators, journalists and fans, and what happens there is part of the event too. Psyonix has chosen to treat it that way, and that sets a precedent for the entire ecosystem.

What you need to know

• Who: Kofyr, a Rocket League pro who competed in the RLCS.
• What: a ban that excludes him from the RLCS and all Psyonix competitions until 2027.
• Why: allegations of inappropriately touching women.
• Where: at a party held after the World Championship (Worlds), meaning outside the competition itself.
• Source: the original report comes from Dexerto.

What changes and who it affects

The most obvious impact is competitive: Kofyr disappears from the official circuit for a period that runs until 2027. In a game where a trio's chemistry is built over hundreds of hours of practice together, sitting out that long effectively means vanishing from the competitive map. Any organization or teammates tied to Kofyr will have to regroup, and that also affects people who had nothing to do with what happened.

But the deeper change lies elsewhere. The ban makes it clear that Psyonix considers its code of conduct to extend to the social spaces connected to its tournaments. The published report doesn't explain how the investigation was carried out or whether Kofyr has given his side of the story, so it's best not to fill those gaps with assumptions. What we do know is the final decision and its scope, and that already says a lot about the organizer's stance.

The after-party is part of the event too

For years, esports has repeated a dangerous idea: that whatever happens outside the match is a private matter. The parties after major tournaments are spaces for networking, celebrating and socializing between pros and the community. That's exactly why they need to be safe. Many of the people there, especially women working in production, communications or content creation, are attending for professional reasons and shouldn't have to keep their guard up.

The industry has seen other cases of inappropriate conduct at events, and far too often the response was slow, opaque or nonexistent. An organizer acting with a long, public ban breaks with that pattern, although transparency about the process is still an area that needs work.

Our take

At Underworld Lordz, our position is clear: skill with a controller doesn't buy impunity. A ban of this magnitude in response to allegations like these is what we expect from a league that wants to be taken seriously. If esports hopes to fill arenas and attract diverse audiences, the people who attend its events need to feel protected, whether they're in the stands, behind the cameras or at the after-party.

That said, we're also asking something of Psyonix: more clarity. A statement explaining which rules were applied, how the investigation was conducted and what channels exist for reporting would help the community trust the system, both those who go through a situation like this and those who compete under those rules. Unexplained sanctions can look arbitrary, and that helps no one, least of all the victims.

To the competitive players and creators reading this: representing a team or a brand doesn't stop when you leave the server. At an event, you are the public face of your organization and your community. Respect and consent are not optional, and when someone crosses that line, the right thing to do is support the person who speaks up, not close ranks around the familiar name.

What do you think?

This is a serious topic and we want to discuss it respectfully. Do you think leagues should have clearer, public conduct protocols for parties and off-stage activities? Drop by the team chat or our Discord and let us know: do you think Psyonix's ban is fair, and what else should the industry do to make events safe for everyone?