EG VALORANT: A Team in Turmoil
Evil Geniuses (EG) has found itself in a precarious position as the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour approaches. Despite winning the 2023 VCT Championship, the team is now facing a major setback – they lack a full roster.
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The VCT Americas Kickoff tournament is set to begin in February, and EG has received a first-round bye. This would normally be seen as a reward for their previous success, but with no roster in place, questions are being raised about their competitive viability.
The tournament format for 2024 includes a group stage, play-ins, and playoffs before the grand finals. However, with each VCT region now having 11 teams, one team will start the season with a bye. In the Americas region, that team is EG.
EG’s troubles extend beyond their roster issues. The organization has been in turmoil, with departures from other esports titles and uncertainty surrounding their future. This has left fans and analysts wondering if EG will be able to field a competitive team in 2024.
Despite these challenges, EG’s lone remaining player, Alexander “jawgemo” Mor, and coach Christine “potter” Chi are determined to make the most of the situation. They have less than a month to assemble a team and prepare for the Kickoff tournament.
This isn’t the first time a North American esports organization has faced uncertainty in VALORANT. The Guard, another team from the region, failed to complete the onboarding process for the VCT in 2023. While they were eventually given a second chance by another organization, stories like these highlight the challenges faced by teams in North America.
The 2024 VCT season is a crucial opportunity for EG to prove themselves once again. As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on EG to see if they can overcome their roster issues and compete at the highest level.
Stay tuned for updates on EG’s journey in the VCT Americas Kickoff tournament and the future of competitive VALORANT.
