The Valorant professional scene has just experienced a very astonishing move by the Sentinels. They have made the announcement that they have parted ways with one of their VCT roster players, bang. The truth is indeed that bang, who was one of their key players, has now left.

Advertisement

This was communicated through social media with the traditional alarm emoji and all that. The Sentinels have constantly been changing their roster and bringing in new players, but with this one? It feels like a different case. The org had already seen the player through all the ups and downs including the international events at the end.

And the reactions? Oh, the reactions, everyone is saying something different about this. Some are saying this is the right move and thanking the Lord, while others are lamenting; a player even said: “BANG WAS SO GOOD 😭😭”, to be honest, this is pretty much the same feeling that most people share. One fan said that he was “consistent and dependable” throughout the year and others even claimed that it was loud.

Now, wait a minute, please. For those not tuned into the Valorant competitive scene, we must say that Sentinels are one of the biggest names in the game. They have the championship history, the giant fanbase, and they never make a move that is not thoroughly analyzed. So, when they release a player like bang? That surely is a huge deal.

Currently, there is a very active and lively discussion on this topic in the comments section. The users are already speculating quite a lot about the next destination of the player bang. Many comments are saying that he should come back to 100 Thieves since that’s where he played before Sentinels. Someone said, “HOME @100T_VAL”, while another said, “the GOAT should join 100T again, kids miss u.” The 100 Thieves reunion rumors are already spreading.

That said, it is not simply a matter of where bang will go next. People are also discussing who will be the next one to leave among the Sentinels players. There are quite a few comments asking for the dismissal of zellsis too, someone wrote “please release zellsis too” and another “ZELLSIS NEXT.” There is even a speculation that “they’ll release zekken next” as if the person has some insider scoop.

One comment that made everybody laugh was: “sen has more roster changes than matches played in the last few years😭” which… okay, that might be a little bit of an exaggeration but it still might feel that way sometimes. It is really becoming hard to keep track of how many times the team has changed its lineup recently.

Then there are people who question the decision based on bang’s performance. “SO consistent and reliable he was the whole year” – this was one opinion to which someone replied: “he was not good on the international stage this year.” But the consensus is that the player is really young and anyway has a bright future ahead of him.

But the speculation does not stop here. Somebody expressed that “50 bucks TenZ is comming back” this was then clarified as a mere idiom, and not as a betting. Moreover, another guess was made that NRG might be bang’s next stop. The rumors of free agency are already in the air.

The most interesting thing is that the community is divided in two about this move. Some people say that it is the best decision ever made by Sentinels, while others claim that “100 times better for the team than non-offensive narrate” – even though the “no offense” part makes it more acceptable.

Certainly, the off-season for Valorant is very far from being boring. While teams are in a constant rotation of players trying to find that perfect combination that would bring them the championship, Sentinels have not given up on finding that magic formula and this is just another attempt.

Being a professional player in the esports industry is sometimes not so easy. One minute you’re a member of the leading team, and the next you’re a free agent. On the other hand, bang is a gifted player and he will certainly land in good hands. He is just 19 and he has a long road ahead in his career.

All these player transfers have only raised the temperature in the scene of the Valorant Champions Tour. The teams are preparing themselves for the upcoming season, working on the compositions that can compete at the highest level. The fact that Sentinels are doing this change now means that they have something else going on, either a new strategy or a player acquisition, which they have planned.

Meanwhile, it is the players and the fans who are left wondering what’s coming next. Is it possible that bang will return to 100 Thieves? Could he be joining a completely new organization? Might Sentinels finally uncover a roster that would lift them back to the champions’ level? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – the off-season for Valorant has just become a lot more exciting.

So, this is basically what the Sentinels have been up to. Another day, another player shuffled in the extreme world of professional Valorant. No one should be surprised anymore with these teams mixing things up. This has become a part of the game. The constant change, the endless pursuit of perfect team chemistry. Obviously, Sentinels are still on the hunt, and bang is the most recent victim of that process.

But that is always the esports scene; it’s constantly changing. Players moving in and out, teams reshuffling, and the competition never ceases. Bang will definitely find a spot somewhere, Sentinels will keep experimenting with their roster, and we all will just sit back and enjoy the unfolding drama. What a time to be a fan of Valorant, in fact.

Advertisement

For those playing on PlayStation or Xbox, these roster changes affect the competitive landscape across all platforms.