Two-Time Call of Duty World Champion Kenny Retires After 11-Year Career

Two-time Call of Duty world champion Kenneth "Kenny" Williams has announced his retirement from professional competition after 11 years. The 27-year-old confirmed his decision on October 15, 2026, explaining that he had lost his enjoyment of competing and now wants to focus on content creation and other interests.

Kenny retires with 10 major tournament victories, including two Call of Duty world championships, and the 2022 Championship MVP award. Having previously represented Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas, he remains part of OpTic Gaming as a content creator.

In a statement posted on X, Kenny thanked the Call of Duty community for supporting him throughout his career. He admitted that retirement had been on his mind for some time and that playing professionally had not made him happy over the past two years.

"I simply just fell out of love with the game," Kenny wrote.

Although he had hoped to finish his career on a stronger note, Kenny said he remained proud of his achievements, friendships and the trophies he had earned.

In an OpTic Gaming retirement video, Kenny explained that he had considered giving Modern Warfare 4 a chance before deciding to retire. However, his experiences outside professional Call of Duty convinced him that it was time to move on.

Playing Apex Legends, hosting watch parties and creating content during the offseason helped him rediscover his enjoyment of gaming. He also said that stepping away from professional competition would give him more control over his schedule and additional time with his wife.

Kenny began competing in 2015 during the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare era, making his LAN debut at UMG Dallas with ROD Squad.

Kenny's first major successes came with Team Kaliber, which won CWL Dallas in December 2017 and CWL New Orleans in January 2018. He also earned tournament MVP honors when Team Kaliber won the CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs in July 2018.

In 2019, Kenny helped 100 Thieves win CWL London and CWL Anaheim before later representing OpTic Gaming Los Angeles and Los Angeles Thieves.

His first world championship came in 2022 with Los Angeles Thieves. Playing alongside Octane, Envoy and Drazah, Kenny helped the team win the Call of Duty League Championship and earned the tournament's MVP award.

He joined OpTic Texas in July 2023, forming a roster with Shotzzy, Dashy and Pred. The team went on to win the 2024 Call of Duty League Championship, giving Kenny his second world title.

His final competitive seasons proved more difficult. OpTic removed him from its starting lineup in March 2025, after which he competed for Minnesota ROKKR and Los Angeles Thieves. His final stint with Los Angeles Thieves ended in February 2026, following the team's top-six finish at the season's first Major.

Kenny's retirement does not mean he is leaving esports or streaming. After stepping away from the Los Angeles Thieves roster, he joined Breaking Point as a content creator before returning to OpTic Gaming in August 2026.

He has since focused on watch parties and other content while exploring competitive opportunities in Apex Legends. Kenny has participated in events including ALGS Open and Pro League qualifiers, although he has not confirmed plans to pursue a full-time professional career in the game.

Reflecting on his career in OpTic's retirement video, Kenny said he hoped fans would remember his smile. He also expressed gratitude for the happiness and opportunities Call of Duty had brought into his life.