T1 Weighs VALORANT Roster Overhaul After 0-4 Start

T1 is reportedly evaluating major changes to its VALORANT starting lineup after an 0-4 opening to VCT Pacific Stage 1. Match records show a -47 round differential and no map wins in the team’s last three series.

The roster that opened 2026 includes Ham “iZu” Woo-joo, Kim “xeta” Gu-taek, Ha “Sayaplayer” Jung-woo, Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul and Kim “ESTIE” Seong-tae. Sources indicate the organisation is conducting an internal review and exploring options such as benching current players or signing replacements. No official departures, arrivals or timelines have been announced.

T1’s early results include a 0-2 loss to DetonatioN FocusMe in the Kickoff match and multiple series without a single map win. Stage match data point to coordination issues, unstable economy management and a weak round identity as factors in the losses.

The roster was assembled with the aim of competing immediately in the Pacific region rather than as a long-term development project. People familiar with the situation say the club is assessing whether the current five can reach the level expected when the lineup was put together.

There are no confirmed names linked to possible changes and no public evidence of signed replacements. Any roster moves would need to be completed quickly to affect Stage 1 standings, as changes made late in the stage have limited practical benefit for playoff qualification.

The team’s next scheduled match is against ZETA Division. Official communications from T1 and any transfer activity will be the immediate developments to monitor.

T1 continues to field players with established competitive experience. The organisation’s review and any subsequent roster decisions are ongoing and have not been finalized.