VALORANT’s Top Team Faces Uncertainty as Two Key Players Retire

In a surprising turn of events within the VALORANT esports scene, Tenz, one of the most renowned players for North America’s Team Sentinels, announced his retirement from professional play over the weekend.

This was bizarrely soon followed by a post from another player, Sen Sacy, announcing his retirement as well, leaving the team’s future uncertain for now.

The announcements were made through the players’ social media handles, with Tenz even uploading an eight-minute video going over his journey and announcing his future plans.

The pro player revealed that he already had his mind set on retiring when he entered 2024, which is one reason why he experimented with new roles before going out on a high, meaning he’ll have no ‘what if’ moments haunt him later down the line.

He also revealed that the focus will be more on content creation, meaning fans will now see him going live more often and can look forward to a much less sporadic upload schedule.

On the other hand, Sacy announced his departure on Instagram through a carousel post showing his journey with the Sentinels and his former teams.

The player, known for assuming the initiator role in the teams he played in, expressed his gratitude and discussed how he was the first player to win VCT Champions and Masters.

What The Future Holds For Sentinels

The dual retirements of such high-profile players signal a potential rework of the entire Sentinels roster. The team, which has thrived on the synergy and skills of its core members, will now possibly need to undergo a major overhaul to overcome these departures.

Sentinels first made a name for themselves in the early days of VALORANT, dominating every other team and winning the first-ever VCT Masters Reykjavik.

With Tenz’s legacy firmly established and the team needing fresh talent, the organization’s next steps will determine whether they can reclaim their former glory.

The team’s remaining roster consists of Zellsis, Zekken, and Johnqt. Sen Curry could potentially fill a fourth spot, and a fifth spot is open indefinitely for now.