Sentinels Land OXY in Roster Overhaul
Sentinels acquired OXY from Cloud9 as part of a roster overhaul ahead of the 2027 VCT Season, one of several moves across the league.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in eSports
Sentinels acquired OXY from Cloud9 and also added Zellsis and brawk as part of a roster overhaul ahead of the 2027 VCT Season. Gen.G signed MaKo from DRX and Dambi from Nongshim RedForce in a related round of moves.
Why it matters
The transfers follow a 2026 VCT Season that ended with turmoil for several top organisations, leaving teams to rebuild for the new campaign. Gen.G's underwhelming results last season prompted its signings, while QT DIG added Meteor and TenTen to fill tactical gaps.
The announced moves comprise at least nine player signings across Sentinels, Gen.G, QT DIG and Aurora Gaming, all made after the 2026 VCT Season closed. Whether these rosters match the performance gains their organisations are seeking has not yet been tested in competition.
The players
Sentinels
Sentinels is a North American esports organisation that competes in Valorant's Valorant Champions Tour.
Gen.G
Gen.G is a South Korean esports organisation with teams competing across multiple titles, including Valorant.
Cloud9
Cloud9 is an American esports organisation known for competing in multiple competitive gaming titles.
The details
Sentinels acquired OXY from Cloud9, along with Zellsis and brawk, positioning them as supporting players in the roster. Gen.G signed MaKo from DRX and Dambi from Nongshim RedForce, while QT DIG signed Meteor and TenTen and Aurora Gaming signed Derke, Boo and trexx.
Timeline
The 2026 VCT Season concluded with several top organisations facing turmoil.
The newly formed rosters are set to compete in the 2027 VCT Season.
Season Trajectory
The offseason signings continue the yearly rebuilding cycle of the Valorant Champions Tour, in which teams reshape rosters after each season closes. The 2026 turmoil among top organisations means the 2027 season will test whether these reshuffled rosters can restore competitive balance.
Fantasy and team followers will need to update their rosters to reflect which players now compete for each organisation. The reshuffled lineups mean early-season results will be the first real indicator of how these new combinations perform.
The takeaway
Roster moves like these reset team dynamics heading into a new season, so following early results will show which signings pay off. Readers tracking the scene can expect the 2027 VCT Season to clarify the picture quickly.
Further reading
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