In a surprising turn of events, renowned esports organization G2 Esports has announced the disbandment of its Valorant roster following their failure to qualify for the highly anticipated VCT Ascension tournament. The decision comes after a disappointing end to G2's 2023 Challengers season, leaving fans and industry experts stunned. Notably, the organization has retained its star player Shahzeb "ShahZaM" Khan.

G2 Retains Shazam For its Valorant Roster 

G2 Esports bid farewell to almost their entire starting lineup, including dapr, wippie, penny, and OXY, as well as coaches Immi and Dani. The departure of these players marks the end of an era for the organization in North American Valorant. However, amidst the major roster overhaul, former Sentinels shotcaller ShahZaM has expressed his determination to continue competing, albeit in a different role as a content creator for G2.

Ended the same way it started 🪦 pic.twitter.com/3B12yKUIfW

— G2 VALORANT (@G2VALORANT) July 7, 2023

The season started with great promise for G2 Esports, as they were considered heavy favorites among the North American Challengers teams. Boasting a talented core of former Sentinels and Version1 players, along with the impressive performance of the young prodigy OXY, G2 secured a third-place finish in the first split of NA Challengers and even reached the grand finals of the Mid-Season Faceoff.

Unfortunately, the second split proved to be disastrous for G2. The team suffered a complete breakdown, going winless with a 0-5 record in their group matches. Their struggles continued into the playoffs, where they were swiftly eliminated, managing to win only one map out of seven series played. This sudden decline in performance mirrored the disappointing experiences of the former Sentinels and Version1 players in previous years, leaving the team and its fans in utter disbelief.

Despite the team's underwhelming performance, individual talents within G2's roster did not go unnoticed. ShahZaM, wippie, and OXY were consistently recognized as highly skilled players throughout the Challengers season, even amidst the team's struggles. As a result, it is expected that these players will attract significant interest from other Challengers teams or potentially find new homes with partnered organizations.

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The future of G2 Esports in the North American Valorant scene remains uncertain. While the region boasts a wealth of available talent, the intense competition and ongoing discussions about the sustainability of Valorant and esports in general raise questions about the organization's next move. It is worth noting that G2 still has a successful roster in the form of G2 Gozen, the reigning world champions of the Game Changers tournament, further adding to the complexity of their decision-making process.