3DMAX captain Bryan “Maka” Canda has published a long, personal statement on social media after staying away from public posts for months. In it, he reflects on his journey as captain, the pressure his team has faced, and his plans for the year ahead.
Maka has rarely spoken this openly before. His words give fans a rare, honest look at what it feels like to lead a competitive CS2 roster through a difficult stretch, and they come at a time when 3DMAX is already dealing with serious off-server problems.
The Backdrop: A Difficult Year for 3DMAX
3DMAX has faced ongoing financial turbulence throughout 2026. Back in February, CEO Stéphane Pons confirmed the club had lost close to $1 million due to fraud involving a former partner. Then in August, reports surfaced that 3DMAX owes more than €1.5 million to players, staff, and other parties. As a result, a planned buyout by French YouTuber CYRILmp4 collapsed.
This is the environment Maka references when he talks about pressure and mental strain. His statement does not mention the debt directly. However, it was written and published while these financial issues were actively unfolding around the team.
Why Maka Chose to Speak Now
Maka opened his message by explaining his role and history with the team. He has served as captain of 3DMAX since 2023 and wanted to mark the occasion with a full account of where things stand.
He described the recent stretch as one of the hardest periods of his career. In particular, he pointed to the demanding CS2 match schedule and a type of pressure that, in his words, “not many can handle and battle through on a daily basis.” He added that the situation took a toll on the whole project, calling it “mentally challenging and exhausting.”
Despite that, Maka explained why he decided to speak up rather than walk away. In his own words:
Deep down inside me, my competitive hunger and passion for CS will never leave me. My instinct never fails me. And it tells me to keep going as far as I can, this is how I grew up, and today CS keeps being my priority. I can confidently say that I bring something unique and authentic to my teams, and what we built as a team in 3DMAX was special. And we can do even more and better in a well-surrounded environment, mentally safer than the one we had since a year and a half.
This passage sits at the center of his statement. It shows that, despite the difficulties, Maka does not see this as a farewell. Instead, it reads as a reaffirmation of his commitment to competing at the highest level, paired with a call for a healthier environment going forward.
The Goal: Singapore and the Tier 1 Circuit
Maka also used the statement to lay out concrete plans for the coming season. He wrote:
That being said, I aim to play Singapore and the next Majors and tier1 circuit next year. We currently sit at #40 VRS with a lot of range in our points considering the lack of LAN Wins we have which doesn’t really reflect where we can belong. We compete in a few LANs and online tournament, before Singapore Major cutoff points, starting September.
This section adds concrete detail behind his intentions. It confirms 3DMAX’s current position of 40th in the Valve Regional Standings. It also points to the September cutoff for the PGL Singapore Major as a key deadline for the team.
A Direct Appeal for Support
Toward the end of his statement, Maka shifted from reflection to a direct request. He wrote:
If you are interested or believe in this project feel free to reach me. We need your support to compete in the upcoming LAN events. If you are not familiar with CS2 and its VRS Ranking feel free to ask me about this, I’ll post a screenshot of our ranking and VRS components.
This appeal stands out for a simple reason: it moves beyond an emotional update and into a practical ask. Maka is inviting fans, sponsors, or anyone interested in the project to reach out directly. He also offered to explain the team’s ranking situation in more detail if needed.
Why This Matters Going Forward
Maka closed his message on a warm note. He thanked people for reading and mentioned he might stream games from time to time.
Taken as a whole, his statement paints the picture of a captain who has been through a genuinely hard period but is choosing to stay and push forward rather than step back. For 3DMAX, the next few weeks leading into the September Singapore Major cutoff will show whether that resolve is enough to carry the team through, both competitively and in terms of the support Maka is now openly asking for.
