Evil Geniuses have officially unveiled their full VALORANT lineup for the 2026 VCT season, and the organisation is calling it their most ambitious rebuild yet. With the return of world champion Corbin “C0M” Lee and a mix of rising talent and proven veterans, EG are gearing up for what they hope will be a blockbuster year.

This year’s gonna be a movie.

Introducing 2026 EG VALORANT:@banhbaoval@OkeanosQT@supamen@realdgzin@C0Mtweets pic.twitter.com/ClSYeLh5PQ

— Evil Geniuses (@EvilGeniuses) November 21, 2025

A Fresh Start After a Rocky 2025 Season

Evil Geniuses spent much of 2025 struggling to find consistency. They kicked off the year with a seventh to eighth finish at the Americas Kickoff, then climbed to an impressive fourth place in VCT Americas Stage 1, nearly qualifying for Masters Toronto. Unfortunately, they were unable to maintain that form in Stage 2, sliding back down to another seventh to eighth finish.

After the season wrapped, the organisation made the decision to rebuild around their longest-standing member, Phat “supamen” Le, who has been a stable presence in the Controller role. With a fresh direction and renewed ambitions, EG began assembling a roster built to compete at international level.

C0M Returns to Lead the Squad

The biggest headline is the return of Corbin “C0M” Lee, a key figure in Evil Geniuses’ world championship win at VALORANT Champions 2023. After two years with Leviatán, where he helped the team win VCT Americas Stage 2 in 2024 and secure a top three finish at Champions 2024, C0M is back in blue and black.

This time, he will take over as the in-game leader, stepping into the role previously held by Nicholas “nitr0” Garrison. His leadership is expected to anchor the new roster as they attempt to climb back into international contention.

Reunited With Former Leviatán Teammate Okeanos

Joining C0M is another familiar face from Leviatán, Anthony “Okeanos” Nguyen. After spending years competing in North America’s tier two scene, Okeanos made his VCT debut in Stage 2 of 2025 and quickly became one of Leviatán’s breakout stars. His strong mechanics and fast decision making helped revive the team’s playoff hopes before their run was cut short by NRG.

Now reunited with C0M, Okeanos will look to build on his promising rookie season.

Rising Talent Bao Joins the Lineup

One of the more exciting additions is rookie Banh “bao” Nguyen, who made waves in NA tier two during 2025. He rose to prominence with M80, finishing second in VCL NA Stage 1 before the organisation withdrew from VALORANT midway through the year. He later joined SAD Esports, closing out the season with steady performances that earned him his first VCT shot with Evil Geniuses.

With strong synergy already established between bao and Okeanos from their M80 days, EG expects the duo to slot comfortably into their new system.

dgzin Brings Brazilian Firepower

To round out the roster, EG have brought in Brazilian duelist Douglas “dgzin” Silva. Despite a turbulent year that saw him go from LOUD to Team Solid, dgzin rediscovered his form at Ascension, where he played a crucial role in helping the Brazilian side finish third. His aggressive playstyle and international experience add much needed firepower to the new EG roster.

With talent from North America, South America, and a returning world champion, this is shaping up to be one of EG’s most diverse and high-ceiling rosters in years.

The Full Evil Geniuses VALORANT 2026 Roster

Players

• Corbin “C0M” Lee
• Phat “supamen” Le
• Anthony “Okeanos” Nguyen
• Banh “bao” Nguyen
• Douglas “dgzin” Silva

Staff

• Christine “potter” Chi, Head Coach
• Mike “pho” Panza, Assistant Coach
• Joyce “artisanpapaya” Kim, Manager

Aiming for a Blockbuster Season

With their roster locked in and the organisation promising that “this year’s gonna be a movie”, Evil Geniuses are setting high expectations for 2026. The return of C0M, the arrival of rising talent, and the blend of experience across regions all point to a team determined to reclaim their place on the international stage.

Fans will not have to wait long to see how this new-look EG performs as the VCT 2026 season kicks off early next year.

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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.

🚨 c0m has announced that he will be looking for a new team for the VCT 2026 season as Leviatán is allowing him to explore his options pic.twitter.com/a4n57uAUy2

— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) September 4, 2025

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.

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