G2 Esports has officially announced that Jacob "icy" Lange is leaving their Valorant roster and entering free agency. This news was shared on the organization's official platforms.
Icy and G2 Esports
Icy joined G2 Esports after the start of the 2024 season, replacing Michael "neT" Bernet and taking on the duelist role. During his time with the team, G2 participated in four tournaments, achieving notable success and securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money.
| Date | Tournament | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | VALORANT Champions 2024 | 7th - 8th | $50,000 |
| 2024-07-21 | VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2 | 2nd | $65,000 |
| 2024-06-08 | VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai | 3rd | $125,000 |
| 2024-05-12 | VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1 | 2nd | - |
The Departure and Potential Replacement
On September 26, G2 Esports confirmed that Jacob "icy" Lange would be leaving the team after six months of collaboration. This decision did not come as a surprise to Valorant fans, as rumors had already circulated about the potential signing of Alexander "jawgemo" Mor as the new duelist.
As of now, the G2 Esports roster consists of:
Conclusion
Icy’s departure marks the end of a short but impactful chapter in his career with G2 Esports. Replacing a key player opens up new possibilities for the team, especially considering the rumors of jawgemo’s potential arrival. Despite these changes, G2 remains one of the most promising teams on the Valorant scene, and the future of the roster is drawing significant interest from fans.
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