johnqt Discusses Major Changes in Sentinels' VCT 2026 Roster
Johnqt has shared insights on the adjustments within Sentinels' new Valorant roster for the 2026 VCT season, notably his decision to step down from the in-game leader (IGL) role. Following a trophyless 2025 season where Sentinels' highest finishes were 5th-6th at both the Esports World Cup and Valorant Masters Toronto, the organization revealed their updated lineup.
Roster Overhaul: New Faces and Leadership
- Only Johnqt and Marshall “N4RRATE” Massey remain from the 2025 squad.
- Three new players have joined from different countries across the Americas region:
- Gabriel “cortezia” Cortez (from MIBR)
- Mirel “Kyu” Hrustemovic (from Cubert Academy)
- Yassin “reduxx” Aboulalazm (from Cubert Academy)
- They replace Sean “bang” Bezerra, Zachary “zekken” Patrone, and Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro, the latter returning to Cloud9.
Change in Team Leadership
Kyu takes over as the new IGL, relieving johnqt from the strategic responsibilities of leading the team during matches.
"I was interested, and Sentinels was interested, in me having less responsibility so I can just be a shooter. I have really good mechanics, so they want to alleviate some of that stuff from me. I told them I’m down if there’s an IGL that’s really good and we believe in, and that’s Kyu."
Summary
Sentinels are seeking better results in 2026 by reshaping their roster and adjusting player roles to maximize individual strengths and teamwork.
Author’s summary: johnqt steps down from IGL duties as Sentinels revamp their roster with fresh talent, aiming to improve results after a disappointing 2025 season.
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