Sentinels part ways with reduxx and cortezia after a disappointing 2026 season, as the North American team rebuilds for VCT 2027.
Sentinels have announced the departure of Gabriel “cortezia” Cortez and Yassin “reduxx” Aboulalazm, who will not remain with the North American team for the 2027 VALORANT Champions Tour season.
The departure of reduxx and cortezia follows a rough season for Sentinels, who have failed to win a single event in 2026 and have managed no notable results.
Sentinels kicked off the season with a ninth-10th place finishes in VCT Americas Kickoff and Stage 1, and failed to show much improvement since, securing a wooden spoon in Stage 2.
Cortezia joined Sentinels in November 2025 from MIBR, becoming the third Brazilian player to wear the Sentinels jersey after Bryan “pANcada” Luna and Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi. However, unlike his compatriots, cortezia could not reach the same heights.
Reduxx was signed by Sentinels alongside cortezia as part of a major roster rebuild ahead of the 2026 season. Billed as one of the most exciting up-and-coming prodigies in the VALORANT scene, the 19-year-old entered his maiden VCT season with high expectations.
Before signing with Sentinels, reduxx competed for Oxygen Academy and Cubert Academy, winning numerous tier-two tournaments. He also served a short stint with Sentinels as a stand-in in October-November of last year, when reduxx helped Sentinels win SEN City Classic and Sentinels Invitational.
The first season in VCT, however, hasn’t been as fruitful for the North American player, who did not shine individually across the three VCT Americas Stages. He posted a positive rating only once, with 0.95 in VCT Kickoff, 1.06 in Stage 1, and 0.98 in Stage 2.
“It’s time to say goodbye to Sentinels who have informed me that I am no longer part of the active roster,” said reduxx in an X post.
“Despite the huge obstacles we faced throughout the year, as competitors, it’s our responsibility to deliver results, and we did not. I hoped to be able to show what I could do under better circumstances, but that’s life sometimes. “
The departure of reduxx and cortezia are just two of many roster changes Sentinels have made this offseason.
The North American squad have already acquired four new players this month, including Francis “OXY” Hoang, Brock “brawk” Somerhalder, Alex “canezerra” Banyasz, and Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro, forming a star-studded lineup for the next season.
Sentinels will debut their new roster at Red Bull Home Ground 2026, scheduled to run from December 10-13.
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