It’s a historic moment for VALORANT and Game Changers champion Florescent. It has been announced that Flor will be leaving Shopify Rebellion and heading into the big leagues of the VALORANT Champions Tour. This really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has followed Flor’s career over the last couple of years. It’s certainly time for the Game Changers GOAT to take the next step in her career.

Florescent Goes Down in History as First Player to Graduate from Game Changers to VCT EMEA

Flor’s departure is bitter sweet

In a 10 minute video released on their X account, Shopify Rebellion co-founder Dario Wunsch confirmed that Florescent will be leaving the team to pursue an “opportunity in VCT EMEA”. We don’t actually know which team will be taking Flor on but I think they’ll be in very safe hands after she delivered a true masterclass at Game Changers this year and let’s face it, in all previous years too.

Dario went on to explain that Game Changers was always designed by RIOT to be a stepping stone to professional co-ed teams but it has certainly taken some time.

It’s no secret to anyone who has followed Flor’s career that she is one of the best VALORANT players out there and is unrivalled in the Game Changers leagues. This is a truly historic moment not only for VALORANT for for women’s esports leagues the world over. There will always be those who think that esports leagues should be gendered but I couldn’t disagree more. Flor has proven time and again that she deserves her title of the GOAT and I for one will be watching her very closely going into the new season.

Flor: “I’m just so excited I get to play”

In typical Flor fashion, her understated response during her emotional discussion with MeL in the video goes to show that she’ll never change who she is, which is honestly one of my favorite things about her. Despite making esports history, Flor’s response was to thank her teammates and those who work behind the scenes at Shopify.

The next VALORANT season won’t start until January and all eyes are going to be on Flor. I can’t wait to see how far she can go.