T1 sign Austin “crashies” Roberts for VCT 2027 after his departure from Fnatic, adding an experienced player to their rebuilding VALORANT roster.
T1 announced the signing of Austin “crashies” Roberts as the newest member of the VALORANT roster for the 2027 season, marking the first major offseason signing.
Crashies’ arrival to the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific team marks a major addition to the T1 roster, which has entered a rebuilding mode following a disappointing run through the 2026 season.
The 28-year-old, who had previously played for Fnatic, started his VALORANT career with T1 in April 2020, when he played alongside Tyler “Skadoodle” Latham, Victor “Victor” Wong, Keven “AZK” Larivière, and Braxton “brax” Pierce, all of whom have since taken a step away from the competitive scene.
His nomadic career took Crashies from T1 to Team Envy, OpTic Gaming, NRG, and Fnatic, whom he joined in December 2024 and has, over the next two years, made a name for himself as one of the best players in the scene.
In his first year with the Black & Orange, Crashies has won one VCT EMEA title and secured silver medals from VALORANT Masters Toronto, the Esports World Cup, and the VALORANT Champions.
However, his success dried up in 2026, as Crashies and his crew failed to win a single gold medal, eventually missing out on VALORANT Champions with a last-place finish in VCT EMEA Stage 2.
It was Crashies’ and Fnatic’s worst season to date, as the team failed to qualify for a single international event. This ushered in major roster changes, including the departure of Crashies, who has, despite many setbacks with Fnatic, proven to be a reliable and flexible player.
This season, the 28-year-old played both as an Initiator and Sentinel, posting promising individual displays, something he will hope to continue to do under a familiar banner.
With the signing of Crashises, T1 now field a four-man lineup, with Ham “iZu” Woo-Joo, Kim “stax” Gu-taek, and Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul. However, none of the three Korean players, besides iZu, are confirmed to stay with T1 for the VCT 2027 season.
Crashies is expected to debut for his new team at the Red Bull Home Ground 2026, scheduled to begin on December 10, with his former team, Fnatic, also confirmed to attend.
Mark Prezelj
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