Tyson “TenZ” Ngo Departs from Sentinels

Professional eSport player, Tyson “TenZ” Ngo has culminated his journey with Sentinels, the North American VALORANT team. This action serves as a remarkable shift in both TenZ’s professional life and for the larger VALORANT community. Noted as a significant player in VALORANT’s competitive scene, TenZ’s decision to depart was a surprise for many.

Retirement Announcement

Under his real name, Tyson Ngo, TenZ publicized his retirement from competitive VALORANT in September 2024. TenZ’s retirement not only signifies a monumental change in his career, but also for the Sentinels, considering his noteworthy contributions since joining the team in 2021.

TenZ took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share the news on September 14, 2024. The announcement held more weight as he iterated that he was ending his professional career in competitive play this year [2024]. Simultaneously, Sentinels released a tribute video, honouring TenZ’s exceptional accomplishments. However, TenZ’s association with the Sentinels will persist as he shifts his role to a content creator for Valorant.

Follow-on Impact on Sentinels

Post TenZ’s departure, and another esteemed player, Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi’s exit, Sentinels has encountered a palpable impact on their performance. In early 2025, it was evident that the team’s competitive caliber had dipped.

Upon joining Sentinels in 2021, initially sourced from Cloud9, TenZ swiftly cemented his reputation and became a prominent face of Sentinels Valorant. His streams pulled attraction from thousands of spectators, thus increasing his popularity. On the other hand, Sacy, after his victorious stint with Brazilian team LOUD at Valorant Champions 2022, joined Sentinels towards the end of 2022. Both TenZ and Sacy’s combined efforts significantly shaped the backbone of the Sentinels team.

Unforgettable Legacy of TenZ

The footprint TenZ leaves behind in the Valorant esports arena is unparalleled. His epic journey embarked with professional FPS career in Counter-Strike and later transitioned to Valorant in 2020. Instantaneously, he became one of the superior players of the game. He bagged various trophies and aced multiple games giving fans numerous memorable moments. Fans widely acknowledged him as an excellent player, known for his remarkable aim and game sense.

His retirement is a milestone in the history of Valorant esports as his viewer count on pro-player streams ranks him among the most-watched players. His influence has definitively left an indelible mark on the Valorant esports community, and he remains a celebrated figure. Besides his competitive presence, TenZ’s impact as a streamer has also contributed immensely to his popularity in the gaming world.