NAVI Makes Major Roster Changes for VCT 2025 with New Signings and Happy at the Helm
- NAVI is starting the 2025 VCT season with a revamped roster, bringing in hiro, koalanoob, and Ruxic.
- Happy is appointed as the new Coach.
- The changes mark the end of an era for NAVI, as only Kyrylo “ANGE1” Karasov and Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky remain from the previous roster, signaling a fresh chapter for the team.
With the 2025 season around the corner, teams are preparing for the competition, and part of this preparation is roster changes. We can still expect many new announcements in the next few days. Stay up to date on VALORANT transfer rumors thanks to our expert esports tips!
NAVI Looks to Rebuild for 2025
After a 2024 season that didn’t meet expectations, with losses to Team Heretics and Team Vitality knocking them out of contention, NAVI is clearly taking a new approach in 2025. The squad now features hiro, who made a huge impact with FNATIC during his rookie year, koalanoob, a consistent standout from M80, and Ruxic, a proven talent from Fire Flux Esports in Turkey. These roster changes come as an attempt to strengthen their squad and improve their chances of success for the upcoming season.
Well, he outplayed us all again. pic.twitter.com/vFUGRHS2AC
— NAVI Valorant (@NAVIValorant) December 3, 2024
Happy’s leadership will be a crucial factor in shaping the team’s direction moving forward. Happy, who coached M80 before, will now be guiding the team as head coach. His previous success includes leading his team to two undefeated playoff victories in 2023 and 2024, this will bring strategic depth to NAVI.
What’s Next for NAVI?
In 2024, NAVI came up just short of securing an international spot, facing a series of tough losses. They were knocked out by Team Heretics in single-elimination matches during both the Kickoff and EMEA Stage 1 playoffs. Although they had a strong start in Stage 1, with a solid 4-1 record, their momentum faltered in Stage 2, where they only managed a single victory against Gentle Mates. Their season ultimately ended with a third single-elimination defeat, this time at the hands of Team Vitality, leaving them to reflect on what could have been.
With the roster changer NAVI is trying to mark a new era for their team and attempting to move away from their recent failures. The departure of the old core, known for their Masters Copenhagen victory under FunPlus Phoenix, marks a new era. ANGE1 and Shao will be tasked with helping integrate the new players, while Happy sets the team on a course for success in 2025.
Meet our renewed Valorant roster — @OfficialANGE1 @Shaolele @hiroaims @koalanoob @RuxicVLR @Happy1!
📰 https://t.co/LP1oAA7LZq#navination #VALORANT pic.twitter.com/3msaysP8PI
— NAVI Valorant (@NAVIValorant) December 3, 2024
This could be a crucial moment for NAVI as they aim to rise back to the top. If the new roster and coaching staff can successfully work together, NAVI might be one of the teams to watch in the upcoming VCT season and could be a big surprise for everyone.
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