PWNZ have had a terrible 2022, alongside another Russian esports team, Outsiders. Both teams were previously known as Team Empire and Virtus.pro but were allowed to play under a neutral banner since Russia invaded Ukraine.PWNZ have had a terrible 2022, alongside another Russian esports team, Outsiders. Both teams were previously known as Team Empire and Virtus.pro but were allowed to play under a neutral banner since Russia invaded Ukraine.