The streamer Carlos Mauricio Gómez, known as Komanche, has passed away at the age of 30, as confirmed by his representative, Byron Reyes, after speaking with his family. The news, The death occurred in Monterrey, Mexico, without the circumstances of his death being disclosed.
Komanche was a well-known figure in Spanish digital entertainment, especially for his participation in the creation and organization of the Squid Craft Games, a Minecraft competition that he promoted alongside AuronPlay and El Rubius. That project made him a regular name among fans of major streamer events.
Who was Komanche and how he started in streaming
Originally from El Salvador, Komanche began streaming on Twitch in 2015. His content combined video games like Grand Theft Auto, Minecraft, and Fortnite with conversations with his followers and videos about his daily life.
His popularity grew especially between 2020 and 2022. Collaborations with other creators, including the also Salvadoran Fernanfloo and Ibai Llanos, helped expand his audience within the Spanish-speaking community.
The Squid Craft Games, the project that marked his career
Komanche's main breakthrough came with the Squid Craft Games, a competition that brought to the video game Minecraft challenges inspired by the series "Squid Game."
The format brought together numerous content creators, who streamed their games from their respective channels. Viewers could follow the challenges and eliminations through the perspective of their favorite streamers.
Komanche participated in its organization alongside AuronPlay and Rubius. The project won the Esland award for best miniseries in 2023, a recognition that consolidated its impact on Spanish digital entertainment.
A community of 1.7 million followers on Twitch
Throughout his career, Komanche gathered around 1.7 million followers on Twitch. His recognition was also linked to his participation in shared projects with other creators and his role as an organizer.
In January 2026 he announced that he was leaving Twitch, although he explained that he would continue streaming on other platforms, such as YouTube, Kick, and TikTok. That decision represented a platform change within his activity as a content creator.
What is known about Komanche's death
The confirmation of the death came through his representative, Byron Reyes, who assured that he had contacted the family. In his farewell, he also recalled projects they had pending and published a message against online harassment.
The causes of death have not been confirmed publicly. The messages shared on social media do not allow establishing a relationship between the death and the personal circumstances of the streamer.
The news has provoked farewell messages from other creators, including Spreen and Westcol, who have expressed their pain and requested respect for their family and friends.