Another CS:GO Veteran to Join Valorant?

Published 07/31/2020, 6:55 AM EDT

Follow Us

Valorant has been roaring in the FPS community since it came out. It combines the features of CS: GO and Overwatch, which is actually a pretty convincing amalgamation. Valorant’s popularity and success have mushroomed in these last few months. Most players and streamers hold the view that it is one of the most accessible tactical shooter games to have come out in a long time.

Even though the dough in a game like CS:GO reaches an apex unmatched by any other game, many CS: GO players have found solace in Valorant. Players like ‘ScreaM’, ‘Freakazoid’, and ‘Swag’ (just to name a few) left CS: GO to find success in Valorant. Let’s consider another possible instance.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

NitrO to follow others to Valorant?

Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella who recently stepped down as the IGL of Team Liquid, is rumored to make the shift to Valorant. Nitr0 decided to step down as internal talks began in the team for a possible replacement. Let’s think about this critically. Which team wouldn’t want to build around a player who spent 5 years mastering CS:GO and, to top it off, is a former member of one of the best teams in North America. If there is a team out there looking for a new signing, why would they not make him the nucleus of their lineup?

Braxton “swag” Pierce was the first-ever player to be signed as a Valorant pro. His response to nitrO’s tweet opened up a possibility that the former member of Team Liquid could be making a move to Valorant.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Another CS: GO Player Retires For Valorant

Will it be Counter-Strike or will it be Valorant next?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

There are a lot of teams unfinished and still under development. A veteran like nitrO will be a huge deal for any team under development. Let’s just assume that this is all conjecture, it’s not really happening. But, we can’t deny that there are organizations out there that consider him a key figure.

What if he wants to give his career path a little bit of change? He will likely have a ton of offers. And why not? Valorant is a gradually growing FPS, which might need leadership. And who better than a veteran with years of experience as a leader.

Will it be Counter-Strike or Valorant?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

We’ll just have to wait to find out.

Source: Braxton Pierce Twitter

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Nakul Ahuja

396Articles

One take at a time

Nakul Ahuja is an Esports author at EssentiallySports. He has spent 11 years doing theatre and is currently preparing for his Master's degree in Journalism. Along the way, he hopes to rake in money as Ninja does.
Show More>