Apeks sign Valorant Game Changers star florescent for 2025 VCT season
Riot GamesStar Valorant player Ava ‘florescent’ Eugene has joined APEKS, marking the first Game Changers player to join a tier 1 roster.
APEKS has confirmed the signing, explaining, “Known for her dominant performances in the Game Changers circuit, florescent brings an exciting new dimension to the team as they prepare for the challenges ahead.”
They continue, “By signing florescent, Apeks continues to demonstrate their commitment to fostering talent and building a roster capable of competing at the highest level.”
The Vietnamese-Canadian player shone in Shopify Rebellion, winning Game Changers championships in both 2023 and 2024. A Jett main, florescent set the record for most kills in a series, racking up 112 kills in the final of the 2023 world championship.
“I’m very proud of the success my team had these last 2 years but I now feel ready to take the next step,” florescent said.
“Competing with the same roster 2 years in a row is something that very few players ever experience and I believe this has taught me a lot about what it means to be disciplined, hard-working, and professional. Making the jump to VCT has been my goal since day one, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Apeks and the team for taking a chance on me. I know I have much to prove but I’m ready to work for it.”
Fans will see florescent with her new squad starting January 15, at the VCT EMEA Kickoff tournament.
Florescent joins tier 1 Valorant
There is little doubt florescent is the strongest of talent available from Game Changers, and now she will have the chance to prove her mettle against tier 1 opposition.
After winning the 2024 championship, streamer tarik suggested florescent was ready to step up.
The move is also a stamp of approval for Riot’s Game Changers system too, which strives to give non-male players the chance to shine.
The 2024 Game Changers final just broke the record for the most-viewed women’s tournament, peaking at over 450,000 live viewers, as florescent’s team lifted the trophy.
During the event, her teammate meL spoke out about criticism of trans players on rosters, explaining “I, my teammates, and the other competitors here, stand behind and support ALL of the players who are competing here.”
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