Darker leaves LOUD following Champions 2026 VICTORY

Darker leaves LOUD following Champions 2026 VICTORY

LOUD has announced the departure of Darker , Ending his spell with the organization shortly after its VALORANT Champions 2026 triumph.

The Brazilian club published a farewell video recognizing his contribution to The Team .

World title highlights his season

Darker joined LOUD in December 2025 and helped the organization finish second at VCT Americas Stage 2.

The Team subsequently won Champions in Shanghai, defeating Team Vitality 3–1 in the grand final to secure the organization’s second world championship.

His departure removes another member of that successful lineup as LOUD prepares for the next competitive season.

Contract had already expired

According to reporting cited by BO3, Darker ’s contract expired on November 2.

The farewell announcement confirms his ExiT , but LOUD has not identified his replacement or announced its complete 2027 starting five.

The organization’s next confirmed event is Red Bull Home Ground, scheduled for December 10–13 in LOS Angeles, providing an early competitive opportunity for its revised roster.