Thank you, Petra! G2 veteran announces VALORANT retirement

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G2 Petra has retired from professional VALORANT and is now shifting her focus to streaming.

Petra “Petra” Stoker, a VALORANT pro who won 10 championships including the 2022 Game Changers Championship, has announced her retirement. She’s known for being a leader in women’s and inclusive esports, and has inspired many players throughout her career.

G2 Petra reveals retirement plans

G2 Petra, a highly decorated player, announced her retirement on December 8th. Throughout her career, she achieved numerous titles and memorable moments, including nine domestic trophies, a Game Changers Championship win in 2022, and a Red Bull Instalock tournament victory. The Dutch player shared the news on X, marking the end of her competitive journey.

Petra announced her retirement, calling it the most difficult decision of her life. She thanked everyone who supported her, especially her teammates, for the incredible memories they shared, both in and out of the game. She explained that she and G2 were unable to agree on a new contract, leading to her decision to step away from competition in 2026.

I was so sad to hear Petra was retiring from pro competition, but she’s not leaving us completely! She said she still loves the game, the community, and everything about this scene, and she’s planning on streaming on Twitch! I’m really excited about that and definitely plan to tune in and show my support. It’s awesome she’s finding a way to stay connected with all of us fans!

Community reaction

Fans quickly responded to Petra’s retirement announcement, sharing memories of her contributions to the VALORANT community and celebrating her lasting achievements. G2 Esllene “Akita” Xu commented, “Enjoy your retirement – you inspired so many of us and created opportunities for others.”

Michaela “mimi” Lintrup, who played alongside Petra for six years, shared heartfelt words about her teammate, calling Petra a true legend in esports. Mimi described her as her best friend and the funniest person she knows, adding that things won’t be the same without her. She expressed gratitude for Petra’s long-time support and the lasting memories they created together.

Team Liquid Visa Vitoria’s bizerra, who won the Game Changers Championship 2025, shared her reaction to Petra’s retirement. She said she was looking forward to seeing Petra at the next championship, but is saddened by the news. Bizerra praised Petra as an inspiration and a wonderful person, thanking her for her contributions to the FPS community. Many in the gaming world – including commentators, broadcast staff, players, and fans – have posted heartfelt messages for Petra.

Petra’s career in FPS

Petra began playing first-person shooter (FPS) games at a young age and became a professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) player in 2015. Over the years, she played on several teams, including Team Expert Female, Dynasty Gaming Female, Beşiktaş Esports, Team Originem, and XSET. While with Team Originem, she met mimi and Julia “juliano” Kiran, and together they would later achieve victory at the VALORANT Game Changers Championship.

She achieved significant success in CS: GO, winning several major tournaments including the Copenhagen Games in 2018, DreamHack Showdown Valencia in 2019, and both the Summer and Winter editions of DreamHack Showdown Europe in 2020.

Petra started her VALORANT career in 2021 with XSET Female, but quickly moved to G2 Gozen after just four months. This is where she found significant success. G2 Gozen became a leading team in their region, only losing a championship in 2022 to Guild X – the same team they had previously beaten to win the first two tournaments of the season. Despite this loss, they went on to win the inaugural VALORANT Game Changers Championship.

After this win, Petra, mimi, and jualiano made history as the first women to become World Champions in two separate games. Petra also achieved another first, becoming the first player from the Netherlands to win a Game Changers Championship.

In 2023, G2 Gozen won two national championships, and then added three more in 2024. However, they struggled to achieve the same success on the international stage, falling short of a second Game Changers Championship win and fueling speculation about a persistent pattern of finishing in third place.

Thank you, Petra!

2025 proved challenging for the entire team. G2 Gozen wasn’t playing up to their full ability, and a mid-season benching of Petra highlighted their struggles. However, after a two-month break, Petra returned for Stage 3 and led G2 to victory, restoring their dominance in the region.

The Game Changers Championship didn’t go as well as the team had hoped. For the first time since 2022, they didn’t finish in the top three. Following a challenging season, Petra announced her retirement and won’t be competing in 2026. She’s had an amazing career and a decade in FPS gaming that will always be remembered. Good game, well played, Petra!

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2025-12-08 21:41