fm-eSports TOXiC and Tribute To Sylvester have confirmed that they have pulled out of the fourth season of SLTV StarSeries.

Both teams stated to HLTV.org that they do not yet feel ready to take part in the online league, which features some of the best teams in Europe.

fm TOXiC had lost their first and only match in the league, a 16-4 defeat to JAS, while Tribute to Sylvester had won one and lost two games.

According to a statement issed by the tournament organisation, both teams, as well as their players, have been banned from all StarSeries competitions.

All the matches of fm TOXiC and Tribute to Sylvester, including those that have been played, will result in 1-0 forfeit losses for these two teams.