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Leviatán has officially opened the door for several of its VALORANT stars to explore opportunities elsewhere, following a tough run in 2025 that left the squad outside of Champions contention.

The organisation confirmed that Corbin “C0M” Lee, Anthony “okeanos” Nguyen, Ian “tex” Botsch, head coach Casper “Desmo” Rasmussen, and assistant coach “meco1e” are free to weigh up their futures as restricted free agents. This means they’re still under contract, but permitted to talk to other organisations ahead of the 2026 VCT season.

A Changing of the Guard

C0M, best known for his title-winning run with Evil Geniuses at Champions 2023, joined Leviatán in 2024 and quickly became one of the team’s anchors. Alongside world champion aspas, he helped the squad lift the VCT Americas Stage 2 trophy in 2024 before finishing third at Champions Seoul. Despite his success, C0M has made it clear he’s open to playing any role, even stepping up as an IGL in any region if the right opportunity comes his way.

Tex has been with Leviatán since late 2023, holding down the Sentinel role through some of the organisation’s biggest highs. Before joining, he helped The Guard secure Americas Ascension and also had stints with NRG. After nearly two years with LEV, he’s now ready to explore what the 2026 VCT season has to offer.

The most recent addition, okeanos, joined earlier this year as part of a midseason rebuild. Despite limited time with the roster, he impressed as a flexible piece, swapping between Duelist, Controller, and Initiator roles. Before Leviatán, he made waves in Challengers with M80 and Blinn Esports, and he’s already made it clear he’s looking to continue in similar roles next year.

Coaching Staff Also on the Move

It’s not just the players. Head coach Desmo, who helped steady the team after a rocky Stage 1, is also part of the group allowed to explore options. Desmo previously worked with Apeks, where he lifted EMEA Ascension, and was credited for turning Leviatán’s form around midseason. His assistant, meco1e, is also seeking a new role, noting that he’s open to opportunities at both international and Challengers levels.

Leviatán’s 2025 Struggles

This roster shift comes after Leviatán endured a frustrating 2025 campaign. The squad missed out on all three international events: falling short at Kickoff, Stage 1, and most notably failing to qualify for Champions Paris. This was a steep drop from the heights of 2024, when the team won VCT Americas Stage 2 and secured a podium finish at Champions Seoul.

As of now, only Francisco “kiNgg” Aravena and Eduardo “Sato” Nagahama Sato remain on Leviatán’s active roster. With so much veteran talent and coaching experience moving into free agency, the offseason could see one of the most dramatic reshuffles in recent VCT history.

What’s Next for the 2026 VCT Season?

The upcoming 2026 VCT season is shaping up to be a fresh start not just for Leviatán but for the wider Americas scene. With proven players like C0M, tex, and okeanos now on the market, it’s almost certain other organisations will be watching closely. Whether Leviatán opts for another rebuild or leans on its remaining core, one thing is clear, the team has some big decisions to make before next year kicks off.