Evil Geniuses to halt all operations on November 2, 2026
CEO Chris DeAppolonio said players can begin negotiating transfers immediately as the organization winds down in an orderly manner.
Evil Geniuses will fully halt its team competitive activities and daily business operations as of November 2, 2026, CEO Chris DeAppolonio said in an official statement. All players on the organization's rosters are permitted to begin negotiating transfers with other organizations starting today, according to gamespark.jp.
DeAppolonio said Evil Geniuses will wind down in a planned and orderly manner in coordination with the affected players, coaches and staff. Its VALORANT players and coaches will be free to sign with new organizations once the 2026 season ends on November 2.
The CEO also called on recruiters across the industry to hire the organization's players, creators and employees, and offered personal recommendations on their behalf.
Title win in 2023
Evil Geniuses won the VALORANT Champions 2023 world championship in August 2023. After that title, key roster members such as Demon1 and Ethan transferred to other teams amid an industry-wide esports downturn.
In recent years the organization worked on rebuilding its operating structure, restoring its reputation, exploring new titles and expanding its creator roster.
Quick answers
When will Evil Geniuses stop operating?
The organization will fully halt team competitive activities and daily business operations as of November 2, 2026.
Can Evil Geniuses players sign with other teams now?
All players on its rosters can begin negotiating transfers immediately. Its VALORANT players and coaches will be free to sign with new organizations once the 2026 season ends on November 2.
What did Evil Geniuses win in VALORANT?
The organization won the VALORANT Champions 2023 world championship in August 2023.