End of an Era: MOUZ Depart From Competitive VALORANT

The MOUZ VALORANT exit announcement by the organisation, confirming that they had shut down their division in Riot Games’ tactical shooter, marked the end of the European esports landscape change today. After almost four years of participating in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region, the German powerhouse decided to quit the game; thus, their last day in the scene will be on December 18, 2025.

MOUZ VALORANT Exit Announced: A Foreseen Conclusion

Although the news is major, it hardly surprises those who have been following the organisation's steps in the last three months. The announcement today concerning the MOUZ VALORANT exit is the organisation's last act in a series of events that they started months ago.

During October and November 2025, MOUZ actively disbanded its team and coaching staff. The organisation didn't seem to intend to sign new players, as they didn't look to fill the vacancies of the outgoing staff. The following key personnel were among those who left during the disbandment:

• iluri (Ilari Puranen) – IGL
• bipo (Taranvir Singh) – Duelist
• Obnoks (Nico Garczarczyk) – Initiator/Flex
• Lime (Jacob Foster) – Controller/Initiator
• Fizzy (David Figueiredo) – Flex
• KUNDIKUNDI (Jiri Honkala) – Head Coach

MOUZ Valorant: The Struggle of Tier 2

The MOUZ VALORANT exit announced this week is a reflection of the deteriorating situation of organisations in the Tier 2 Challengers ecosystem. MOUZ, a top name in esports, with world-class teams in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, yet found the way to the VALORANT top tier increasingly more difficult.

The organisation was one of the mainstays of the Challengers DACH: Evolution league and had been there since 2022, when it had entered the scene. They found success at a local level, often finishing first in the domestic league and nurturing the talents that later got other opportunities. However, the "Ascension" system, which only allows one slot per year for the whole EMEA region to join the VCT International League, has made it impossible for Tier 2 to be viable over the long term for many legacy organisations.

MOUZ Valorant Departure: A Legacy of Talent Development

Despite the gloomy tone in the post about the MOUZ VALORANT exit, the organisation leaves a commendable heritage of talent development. Generally, MOUZ was regarded as a ground where strong mechanics and tactical discipline in the DACH region were fostered. Some of the key accomplishments during their tenure were:

• Regular high placements in the Project V and Challenger DACH competitions.
• Champion at The Pokal 2023.
• Several entries in VCT Ascension tournaments where they would qualify for franchise leagues.

Now that this story has ended, MOUZ will probably bring back their energy and money to their main games. They are still a big FPS-name, CS division is a top-of-the-line team, and they still compete for Major trophies.

So, for the German VALORANT community, the MOUZ farewell is a regional scene setback. However, the situation also raises concerns about the partner league system's stability and incentives for teams operating outside the league.

While the competitive PC scene faces a major shakeup, the handheld ecosystem continues to expand with exclusive content. Check out the recently leaked Valorant Mobile Qing Hua Ci Porcelain Skin Bundle images to see what’s on the horizon.