Natus Vincere captain chloric is preparing to leave the team

Ukrainian organization Natus Vincere is beginning to shake up its Valorant roster after wrapping up its run in the current VCT 2026 season. According to a statement from team captain Caide "chloric" Heaton, NAVI's management has given him the green light to explore new offers effectively signaling his upcoming departure from the organization.

In his official social media post, chloric announced that he's on the lookout for a new team. He explained that the season didn't go as well as the club had hoped, which is why NAVI's management agreed to let him weigh other options. As a result, chloric is now searching for a new roster to join as IGL, open to any region.

Throughout VCT 2026, NAVI failed to secure any podium finishes and missed out on every international event. The team closed out VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff in 7th-8th place, costing them a spot at Masters Santiago. At VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1, the roster finished 9th-10th, once again falling short of Masters London. And at the most recent VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 2, the team was eliminated early, landing 13th-16th and missing out on the year's biggest event — Valorant Champions 2026. In addition, it has been revealed that the bundle dedicated to the main tournament of the year will include skins for the Phantom and a knife.

It's currently unclear who the club's management is considering as a replacement at IGL. The rest of the roster hiro, Ruxic, ExiT, and Filu remains intact, while Andrei "Shao" Kiprskii stays on inactive status. Official statements from NAVI regarding their roster rebuild plans are expected in the coming weeks.