in the 2016 spring split the team struggled to find its footing at first but the replacement of noxiak by klaj saw an improved fnatic make it to the final of the intel extreme masters katowice where they lost 0-3 against skt t1. the team finished the split in sixth place and made it to the playoffs where they upset team vitality 3-1 before losing to eventual champions g2 esports 3-1 in the semifinals. they then defeated h2k gaming 3-2 to secure third place overall.