FURIA Pulls the Plug on Mixed VALORANT Roster, Stars Set Free on Nov 2

The Brazilian powerhouse, which fought its way back to the top of the Americas Kickoff in 2026, announced it will not field a mixed roster for the 2027 season, leaving its entire squad and coaching staff to roam the transfer market on November 2.

The partnership snub that sparked the split

The organization had already hinted at uncertainty on October 19 when it disclosed the missed partnership and said it was weighing its future in competitive VALORANT. The final verdict was swift: “After taking the time to reflect on the competitive landscape and what's next for FURIA, we've made the decision to step away from the mixed VALORANT competitive scene in 2027,” the team wrote in its official statement.

This isn't goodbye. We'll continue to follow the scene closely, and the door will always be open.

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Who’s walking out

Mid‑laner Arthur “artzin” Araujo, duelist Luis Henrique “basic” Tessaro and support Fabian “Shyy” Usnayo are now free to chase new contracts. Head coach Ian “shaW” Jardim will also part ways on the same date.

Two other names had already been granted permission to explore opportunities before the public announcement: entry‑fragger Gianfranco “koalanoob” Potestio and flex‑player Corbin “C0M” Lee.

FURIA’s mixed‑roster journey began in 2021, highlighted by back‑to‑back VALORANT Champions appearances in 2021 and 2022. After a rocky stretch that saw a 12‑match losing streak in 2025, the organization overhauled its line‑up and surged to a 3‑2 victory over MIBR at the 2026 VCT Americas Kickoff, securing a spot at Masters Santiago where it finished tied for seventh.

What lies ahead for FURIA

The organization entered the women’s inclusive scene in August 2026 after transitioning its CS2 roster to VALORANT, but gave no concrete timeline for its future there.