Disguised (DSG) has officially parted ways with its VALORANT roster, marking their exit from the VALORANT Challengers SEA.
In an official announcement, DSG explained their decision:
"As of today, DSG will be exiting the Valorant Challengers League SEA. With Riot's recent partnership with SOOP for the SEA League, the exclusivity clause prevents co-streaming on other platforms. This would mean that we would not be able to stream our games for the next 10 months, until our team qualifies for Ascension. It was a new and amazing experience stepping into the SEA region, and we appreciate the players' hard work and dedication along with the endless fan support. We know they have a bright future ahead of them and hope the boys can find a new home."
DSG entered the APAC VALORANT scene on January 25, 2024, by joining Challengers Malaysia/Singapore (MY/SG). Finishing 3rd place in Split 1, the team made significant roster changes. These changes paid off as they redeemed themselves in Split 2, securing a victory and earning qualification for Ascension 2024, the gateway to the VCT Pacific League. At Ascension, DSG fell short, finishing 5th-6th after losing to BOOM Esports.
In late 2024, Riot Games restructured the Southeast Asian VALORANT ecosystem by merging its sub-regions into a unified league called Challengers SEA. According to sources, SOOP (formerly AfreecaTV) was brought on as the league’s exclusive organizer under a four-year deal with Riot Games, covering 100% of the league’s operational costs in exchange for exclusive streaming rights on their platform.
DSG competed in the inaugural Challengers SEA, which was Split 3 of 2024 and the first event under the new structure. Although Split 3 held no stakes, DSG demonstrated their dominance by winning the tournament.
Despite DSG’s exit, the roster has confirmed they will stick together and compete in Split 1 under the same lineup while seeking a new organization to represent.
The roster includes:
Ngô “crazyguy” Công Anh
John “JA” Arone
Rodman “Vera” Yap
Chang “wayne” Wayne
Tidus “STYRON” Goh
DSG’s departure marks the end of their chapter in SEA VALORANT, a journey that began with regional aspirations and evolved into competing on an international stage. Their victories in MY/SG Split 2 and Challengers SEA Split 3 highlight their ability to adapt and excel in high-pressure environments.
While DSG transitions out of the scene, their former roster remains committed to continuing their competitive journey, ready to represent a new organization and leave their mark in the upcoming Split 1.
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