Evil Geniuses To Halt All Team Operations On November 2
A North American organization that reached the top of VALORANT in 2023 is winding down three years later, and its CEO is personally soliciting hires for the players and staff it is letting go.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio announced that the organization will fully halt competitive activities and day-to-day business operations as of November 2, 2026. EG won the VALORANT Champions 2023 world title that August, but the roster that won it, including Demon1 and Ethan, transferred or left as investment and sponsors withdrew. DeAppolonio said sponsorships and top-level costs left responsible operations impossible. Players on all rosters may negotiate transfers now, and VALORANT players and coaches can sign elsewhere once the 2026 season ends on November 2.
DeAppolonio's statement describes years of restructuring: reworking the operating structure, working to restore public evaluation, expanding outreach, exploring new titles, and growing the creator lineup. None of it offset the lack of sponsors and the rising cost of competing at the top level. The organization will scale down in a planned and orderly manner with the players, coaches, and staff affected. DeAppolonio asked industry recruiters to hire EG's members and said he would personally vouch for them, directing hiring offers and recommendation requests to himself.
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