Florescent Steps Back, Loud Blocked in Roster Rebuild, and G2 Gozen Faces Backlash After Petra Bench

The VCT offseason drama is in full swing, and it’s been one of the most turbulent 24-hour stretches we’ve seen in a long time. With top players stepping away, orgs being blocked from signing targets, and fan-favorite veterans being benched, the Valorant scene is undergoing one of its most emotional and controversial moments yet.

Let’s break down the latest waves in roster mania across the VCT and Game Changers circuits.

Florescent Steps Away From Pro Play for 2025

In a move that sent shockwaves through the community, Florescent (aka Floor) has announced her retirement from Tier 1 Valorant for the rest of the 2025 season.

After a phenomenal rise from Shopify Rebellion to Apeks, Floor had become a standout player in the EMEA league. But after a difficult relocation to Berlin, time away from friends and family, and personal challenges, she made the call to take a break.

This was my decision, not theirs. Apex told me I could explore other offers for Split 2but I need time to rest and recharge, said Floor in her statement.

Apeks praised Floor’s commitment and left the door open for a potential return, though it’s clear a move back to North America would make more sense if she decides to re-enter pro play in 2026.

Loud’s Rebuild Blocked by M80 and 2G

LOUD is planning a major rebuild after a disappointing split, reportedly parting ways with Toys, Vini, and even their head coach. The organization is looking to retain core players pANcada, Luxo, and likely Cauanzin and DGzin.

In their search for new talent, LOUD set their sights on:

Spike from 2G
Sartho from M80

However, according to reports, both orgs immediately shut down negotiations, with M80 allegedly refusing to even pass along LOUD’s interest to Sartho.

To make things worse, neither player is reportedly interested in joining LOUD anyway, believing their current teams are in better forma surprising reversal from the org that once ruled the world.

G2 Gozen Benches Petra, Fans React

The Game Changers scene also saw massive drama as Petra, one of the most iconic and decorated players in the history of G2 Gozen, was officially benched.

Petra will remain with G2 until a proper farewell is planned, the org stated.

Petra posted a heartfelt message about the memories and struggles behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Akita has been confirmed as the new duelist, with G2 citing internal trials and role shifts as reasoning for the change.

Many fans and former players like Juliano spoke out:

Petra is one of the most influential players I’ve ever played with. It’s sad to see a team I helped build break apart like this.

Artist and Derke Blast Riot for EMEA Conditions

Meanwhile, pro players are taking Riot to task for the VCT EMEA tech situation. After multiple issues surfaced, players like Derke and Ardiis went public with their frustrations:

These problems have existed since 2020. Riot replaced the chairs but didn’t fix the actual hardware, said Derke.

Ardiis broke down how Riot’s feedback system fails players:

They thank us for feedback and promise future fixes, but nothing changes unless we go public. We’ve been saying this for years.

This is the latest in a series of public callouts aimed at VCT EMEA infrastructure, which has recently forced match postponements and player backlash.

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Final Thoughts

The Valorant scene is evolving fast, and not all changes are easy. Whether it’s legendary players stepping back, superteams falling apart, or longstanding orgs like Loud being ghosted, this is one of the most unpredictable mid-seasons we’ve seen.

But behind all the chaos is a game still growing, still maturing, and still finding its place across regions, formats, and communities.

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Source: TRValorant

Frequently Asked Questions about VCT Roster Updates and Florescent’s Hiatus

Why did Florescent step back from pro Valorant?

Florescent cited personal struggles, relocation fatigue, and burnout as reasons for taking the rest of 2025 off from competition.

Is Loud making roster changes?

Yes. Loud is reportedly cutting Toys, Vini, and their coach, while targeting Brazilian talent like Spike and Sarthoboth of which have been blocked by their orgs.