Paper Rex, the esports organization based in the Korean capital city, announced a marvelous thing for all VALORANT fans. Now, they have made it official by signing Adrian “invy” Jiggs Reyes to their competitive roster. The team is strengthening for the upcoming VALORANT Radiant International Invitational tournament in Fuzhou, China which starts this week. The player who was a mainstay at VCT Pacific for Team Secret is not just about experience at tier-one but also brings PRX more possibilities with his adaptable playstyle and the team is already pondering over the 2025 season.
Thus, the announcement after so much silence and speculation is finally out. Paper Rex published the complete announcement with an eye-catching graphic—hats off to the PRX graphic designer, who was already getting some love in the comments—and mentioned the reason for their inclination towards invy. The Chief Gaming Officer, Harley “dsn” Örvall, did not hold back and underscored: “The VCT circuit is very tough nowadays, and we have to act and evolve fast.” In layman’s terms, they wanted an extra experienced shooter to keep up, and they think invy is the right one.
What did the community’s reaction look like? A spectrum of reactions which was to be expected since that is always the case with signings. Along with the doubters, there were the hype-bringers like the player named ‘Levi #prx’, who commented, “Welcome, everybody, to the invy train, choo, choo, make 2026 an absolute cinema 🔥🐱.” To be honest, that vibe is like, why not get more people on it? Others were just glad to see a player they liked giving a new try a shot. “Finally, let us watch those clutch plays shine with PRX, free at last from Team Secret,” tweeted the Strafe Esports account. It is that classic story where a gifted player goes to a different team and the new team, maybe just a little bit, takes them even higher.
However, on the other side of the coin, there are skeptics. Not everybody is a fan of this signing. A comment simply read “mid mid mid mid mid mid roster,” which is harsh, but then again, it is rather fair criticism. Another comment just said “gg teams dead lmfao.” Ouch! But that’s esports for you. Every fan is entitled to their opinion and when it comes to a team as popular as Paper Rex, the opinions will be loud.
Nevertheless, the juiciest drama was not even about how skilled the player was but rather how the deal was done. It was a complete issue of leaks and contracts in the replies. One user, ‘minx0614’, was taking part in a chat where someone made a joke that the poster should add the line “Certain leakers almost ruined this deal.” Minx0614 replied with “Hey it is not my fault they leaked it now me” and then “I did not even know what was going on until I saw the post.” This led to a little conversation about whether leaking early information nullifies a contract and can lead to a deal being canceled. Another user, ‘alok_ggwp’, speculated that a team like Team Secret might demand more money if a leak occurs, and explained that the old krib’s disappointed fans might stop buying merch or sponsors might get the impression that they are not sure. It is a tiny glimpse into the world of transfers in which the drama between tensions and money is always present, and information is like gold, while keeping secrets is a part of the game.
What was I saying? Oh yeah, the team, invy, Paper Rex comes to the new season like a real UN of talents. d4v41 is from Malaysia, f0rsakeN is from Indonesia, something from Russia, Jinggg is from Singapore, and now invy is from the Philippines. The coaching staff is just as international with head coach alecks from France and coaches from the U.S. and Singapore. It is a melting pot, and that has always been the chaotic and thrilling identity of PRX.
However, the timing is nothing short of miraculous. They announced that he is already undergoing training with the team for the Radiant International Invitational, set for December 18-22. Therefore, players will not have to wait long to witness the results of this new combination. No slow build-up; they are throwing him straight into the deep end. That is either confidence or just plain necessity considering how tight the esports calendar is.
Nonetheless, this remains a classic offseason power move. A winning team spots its weaknesses, the market, and then picks a player they think will make a difference. Paper Rex sees the exhaustion and power of invy as lifting the team’s ceiling. Some gamers are with them while others see it as a downgrade. The only thing that will be able to settle the debate is performance on the VCT stage. For those following the scene on PlayStation or Xbox, the upcoming tournament will be one to watch.
