TIer 1 Valorant roster drama erupted last night, though not in the traditional manner witnessed over recent weeks. While there are updates, particularly from FNS on players like Derka and NRG’s activities, the focus shifts to the behind-the-scenes efforts. Spreadsheets have been created by individuals to track what’s been happening behind closed doors, with some unexpected outcomes. Rocket Buet, known for this, ventured into more serious reporting yesterday, which didn’t end well for all parties involved. This development has raised concerns for the whole Valorant scene.
The Pacific and Ascension Side
In the Pacific Ascension tournament, the final four teams are now set. SRASA Gaming and Full Sense remain the favorites, while Riddle Order and Boom Esports have battled through the lower bracket to secure their spots. Boom Esports versus Dis Sky was a major matchup that concluded this morning. Dis Sky’s fan base, particularly due to Toast and his contributions to the scene, continues to show strong support. However, DSG, effectively acting as an academy roster for Bleed Esports, has been knocked out by Boom Esports.
Juicy, one of the key players for DSG, gave his best performance with a score of 64-46 (+18), but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Despite their elimination, DSG’s achievement of winning the qualifier and reaching Ascension remains monumental for the team’s legacy. Unfortunately, they fell short of their ultimate goal, and there is curiosity about what’s next for DSG and Bleed Esports.
Major Roster Changes and Uncertainty
In the Americas, M80 is undergoing significant changes. Net has announced unrestricted free agency, joining the rest of the M80 team, which has been disbanded after two consecutive grand final losses. The organization faces uncertainty about its future, as all players have been released from their contracts. Net expressed gratitude for the time spent with the team and wished everyone the best moving forward.
Xander and BCJ, key players for M80, have also shared their thoughts on the situation. Xander has been linked to various organizations recently, while BCJ reflected on the difficult season. He even hinted at possibly transitioning to another esport once the new game Deadlock releases. For now, he remains with Valorant but is considering future opportunities.
Rocket Bullets – Valorant Roster leaks
Rocket Buet’s involvement in the Valorant community has been both controversial and impactful. Known for compiling spreadsheets to track roster moves and rumors, his recent attempt at more serious reporting has sparked significant backlash. The incident began when Rocket Buet reported that Derka was allegedly trying out for NRG on high ping, a claim that FNS later addressed without fully denying.
Rocket Buet also reported rumors of Calsar trying out for the controller role, prompting responses from players like Bang. However, things took a negative turn when Rocket Buet’s posts were banned from Reddit, with the moderators deeming his reports unreliable. This decision led to further scrutiny of Rocket Buet, who was accused of copying the design of another spreadsheet maker, VCT Spreadsheets. The spreadsheet drama escalated, and eventually, Rocket Buet’s account was deactivated.
