Jonathan Gaming's Journey to Redemption in 2025

For years, Jonathan Gaming was a big deal in the Indian BGMI scene, known for his incredible skills and called "the God of BGMI." He had a legendary run, dominating the pre-BGMI era and even making a name for himself worldwide. But things took a turn in 2024 when his team, Godlike Esports, started to struggle. They were hit with a surprising string of bad performances and didn’t even make the cut for the BGIS 2024. The PUBG Mobile Hero was under fire from not just fans but even from fellow athletes and organizations. He, who was once celebrated for his invincible 1v4 clutches, was now a target, a subject of relentless trolls that drowned out the memories of his past glory.

What happens when a legend hits rock bottom? How does a player, known for being the best in business, reclaim his throne in competitive esports? This isn’t just a comeback story; it investigates what went wrong, the mental struggles that come with a career slump, the hard work of an athlete trying to prove himself, and the epic return that’s changed what it means to be a champion in Indian mobile gaming.

Jonathan Gaming's Rise in Indian Mobile Gaming (PMIS 2020)

The two-finger assaulter began his esports journey with Entity Gaming. PMIS 2020 elevated Jonathan Gaming to the pedestal of a superstar. Analyzing Jonathan's first competitive season showed he didn't just compete but dominated everyone. The hounds of TSM Entity, Jonathan's first competitive BGMI team, won the then official PMIS 2020. But what really made Jonathan shine was his insane individual performance.

As per Liquipedia, Jonathan grabbed the title of Top Fragger for PMIS (PUBG Mobile India Series) and earned the nickname "Headshot Expert." One standout moment was when he set a record with 16 kills in just one semifinal match. He finished an entire team of Livecraft esports on the bridge, while spraying through smoke. He was the MVP of PMIS with 27 kills (Liquipedia)

Jonathan Gaming ruled the Global scene (PMWL 2020)

By finishing at the top of PMPL 2020, team TSM entity joined PMWL. Jonathan's performance at the PUBG Mobile World League (PMWL) 2020: East was a game-changer for him, turning him from a national star into a global sensation. Even though his team, TSM Entity, came in 6th place in the League Finals, Jonathan really shone on an individual level.

As per Liquipedia, Jonathan was the second-highest fragger in the PMWL 2020: East with 141 kills. This just showed that he was right up there with the global elite. Jonathan was so good that he snagged the MVP title for both Week 2 and Week 3 of the League Stage, which is a pretty rare feat in a top-tier international tournament. You can know about Jonathan's BGMI sensitivity details: Jonathan Sensitivity Code & BGMI ID: Complete Settings Guide

Jonathan Gaming's Early Slump (BGIS, BMPS 2023)

Jonathan Gaming continued to remain one of the poster boys of BGMI in the country back in till 2021. However, after winning the BGMS 2021 Most Valuable Player award, Jonathan experienced a sudden decline in form. The invincible assaulter started losing easy 1v1 fights even against amateurish players. The assaulter went through a horrible slump in 2023, where his team, Godlike eSports, got eliminated in the qualifiers of BGIS 2023. As per Let's Game Now, Godlike eSports managed only 41 finish points in the qualifiers. Jonathan's performance was anything but horrible.

The BMPS 2023 was the toughest phase of Jonathan's career. Looking back at the season, it’s crazy to see how a player who used to be unbeatable struggled and missed ordinary 3x sprays on m416. Jonathan's team, GodLike Esports, didn't even make it to the Grand Finals. The worst part of this phase was that Jonathan finished in last position in 6 back to back events. Jonathan himself addressed his mental condition during this tough phase

Jonathan Gaming Trolled after BGIS 2024

Godlike failed to qualify for the grand finals of BGIS for the second consecutive year. Jonathan himself addressed his performance in public and even admitted that his era had ended on his YouTube livestream:

Team Soul's assaulter, Goblin, also criticised him on multiple occasions, calling Jonathan 'overrated' on multiple events. Even India's most popular BGMI icon, Soul Mortal, took a dig at Jonathan when he was panned by Revenant X Spark's player Sarang in BGIS 2023. The fans were no less; they mocked Jonathan to extreme levels during his period of struggle.

The title ‘God of BGMI,’ which once portrayed Jonathan's dominance, became his biggest troll. Fans started calling him ‘solo trolling’ whenever he lost a 1v1 fight. The fans blamed Jonathan for the below-par performances of Hero Xtreme Godlike, and the team almost got disbanded by the fall of 2024.

Jonathan Gaming Answered His Trolls (BGIS 2025)

Jonathan rose from the ashes to bag the MVP award for the grand finals of BGIS 2025. His performance helped Godlike become runners-up in BGIS 2025. As per Liquipedia, Jonathan finished as the most valuable player in the finals after clutching thrice for his team. Jonathan secured 60 finishes across three days of the grand finals, which included him clutching the best BGMI teams of the country. Jonathan endured hordes of criticism and trolls not only from the audience but also from the fellow players. One such occasion occurred during the finals of BGIS 2025, where team VXT's IGL, Saumya Raj, taunted him by calling him the "so-called king". You can watch it below.

Jonathan continued his godly form in the much-acclaimed BGMS 2025. He finished in 8th spot on the overall finish leaderboards, having 97 finishes while maintaining an F/D ratio of 1.30. He was second only to Admino in Godlike. In the grand finals of BGMS 2025, where Godlike finished 10th, Jonathan picked up 10 finishes in 12 matches
Jonathan endured criticism and battled trolls for more than two years. The transformation in India's top assaulter, Jonathan, was nothing short of remarkable. He has truly mastered the art of using shotguns, perfectly aligning with the current meta. His movement and aim, which seemed to have faded, are now sharper than ever, helping him increase his finish count. A crucial factor in this resurgence has been his team, particularly IGL Punk, whose leadership has helped Jonathan reclaim his "beast mode." The legend, once dubbed 'the man, the myth, the monster,' is now truly back, fueled by an optimistic team environment, gunning to go for glory in BMSD 2025.