Gentle Mates relegated from VCT EMEA, but the future in Challengers remains uncertain

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In the VCT EMEA, the team known as Gentle Mates was demoted following their disappointing performance with a score of 3 wins and 10 losses during the main tournament since the beginning stage.

It appears that the French VALORANT team, known as Gentle Mates, might be taking a break from competition for the time being. Following a challenging season, they were removed from the VCT EMEA. Additionally, there’s a possibility that the team won’t reappear in the Challengers tournament anytime soon. Could you provide more details about what led to this situation for Gentle Mates?

Gentle Mates relegated from VCT EMEA

Following the APEKS event, Gentle Mates has been disqualified from the VCT EMEA for next year’s tournament. Unfortunately, their defeat against GIANTX on August 7 by a score of 1-2 and their subsequent failure to meet the minimum performance standards meant they didn’t qualify.

In Corrode, the Gentle Mates demonstrated clear dominance, holding the upper hand throughout the game. On Ascent, however, GIANTX staged a remarkable comeback, tying the score and forcing overtime. Eventually, they clinched the win in overtime. By Haven, it was evident that the Gentle Mates’ morale had taken a hit, paving the way for an easy 13-4 victory for GIANTX.

In the final games of the season, France’s team ended up with a 3-10 score encompassing Kickoff, Stage 1, and Stage 2. On August 14, they will face off against Team Vitality in their last match for VCT EMEA: Stage 2.

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For the season’s end, the French squad finished with a 3-10 score that covered Kickoff, Stage 1, and Stage 2. On August 14, they will battle it out against Team Vitality during their last game of VCT EMEA: Stage 2.

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The French team’s season score was 3-10 in the games that included Kickoff, Stage 1, and Stage 2. On August 14, they will meet Team Vitality in their final match for VCT EMEA: Stage 2.

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Throughout Kickoff, Stage 1, and Stage 2, the French team ended up with a score of 3-10. They will play against Team Vitality on August 14 during the last game of VCT EMEA: Stage 2.

Future uncertain

During a recent live broadcast, Lucas “Squeezie” Hauchard, one of the co-founders, expressed doubts about the team’s prospects in the VALORANT competitive circuit next year. Looking back at the hurdles encountered this season, he candidly acknowledged, “I estimate our chances for VCT next year to be around 5%. This season hasn’t gone as planned, and I’m struggling to understand why. It’s truly disheartening, and I can’t help but feel a deep sadness about the state of affairs.

Squeeze’s remarks imply that Gentle Mates might not reappear among the elite players of VALORANT during the upcoming season. Could this mark the end of Gentle Mates’ run in the VALORANT community? We’ll need to keep an eye out for more news regarding the team’s plans for the future.

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2025-08-08 14:11