Evil Geniuses (EG) has given their players the go-ahead to explore other opportunities during the off-season following their victory in Valorant Champions 2023. However, if the players choose to stay with EG, they will face a significant pay cut.
Recently, EG made some roster changes by releasing four players from their reserve roster: Vincent “Apotheon” Le, Brendan “BcJ” Jensen, Jacob “icy” Lange, and Jeffrey “Reformed” Lu. Additionally, coaches Addison “zecK” Gorzeck and Tony “Zikz” Gray were also let go.
While EG has not made an official announcement yet, the players have expressed their concerns on social media, indicating that a major team change has occurred, aligning with the reports.
One player, Ethan “Ethan” Arnold, reminisced about the old days of esports where skill determined your place on a good team and winning meant everything. He expressed disappointment that winning no longer holds the same significance.
Corbin “C0M” Lee echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that winning doesn’t matter anymore, but he cherished the experiences and the people he was surrounded by throughout the year.
Alexander “jawgemo” Mor added that nothing is perfect and winning doesn’t hold the same weight it once did, hinting at the changes within the team.
EG’s in-game leader, Kelden “Boostio” Pupello, also expressed his disbelief without providing further context.
Despite a challenging start to the year, EG managed to turn things around after stabilizing their roster with the addition of Max “Demon1” Mazanov. They had an impressive run in the VCT Americas Playoff, securing a third-place finish and qualifying for the Masters event.
Continuing their upward trajectory, EG finished as the runners-up in Masters Tokyo Japan, narrowly losing to Fnatic in the grand final.
Their remarkable journey culminated in winning the Valorant Champions 2023 in their home country, defeating Paper Rex in the grand final with a score of 3-1.
Below is the unchanged table containing the information about EG’s Valorant roster that emerged victorious in Valorant Champions 2023:
| Player Name | Role |
|——————-|—————|
| Ethan “Ethan” Arnold | |
| Corbin “c0m” Lee | |
| Alexander “jawgemo” Mor | |
| Kelden “Boostio” Pupello | |
| Max “Demon1” Mazanov | |
| Christine “potter” Chi | Coach |
In conclusion, EG has allowed their Valorant Champions 2023 winning team to explore other options during the off-season. The players face a pay cut if they decide to stay with EG. The team has undergone significant changes, as evident from the players’ social media posts. Despite initial struggles, EG’s roster stabilized and achieved remarkable success, culminating in their victory at Valorant Champions 2023.
Source: ONEESPORTS
