DetonatioN FocusMe has made waves with the announcement of its revamped VALORANT roster in preparation for the 2026 VCT season, set to kick off at the Pacific Kickoff event. With an eye on strengthening their competitive edge, the Japanese team has strategically acquired new talent and coaching staff, ready to make their mark in the esports arena.
Exciting Roster Changes for DetonatioN FocusMe
The organization has executed a trade with the Challengers team RIDDLE ORDER, securing two promising players alongside a new head coach. Amon ‘Caedye’ Okakura and yatsuka are set to join DFM’s lineup, replacing Kim ‘Jinboong’ Jin-won and Koki ‘gyen’ Nakamura, who will move to RIDDLE. Caedye and yatsuka are making their tier-one debut after playing key roles in RIDDLE’s successful Challengers campaigns.
Meet the 2026 Roster
The full roster for the upcoming VCT season includes Tomonori ‘SSeeS’ Okimura as IGL, Ibuki ‘Meiy’ Seki, Yu ‘akame’ Gwang-hui, Amon ‘Caedye’ Okakura, and yatsuka, with Kakeru ‘Vorz’ Ikarashi as head coach. Coaches Hirotaka ‘Melofovia’ Okazaki and Tsubasa ‘NorthernLights’ Ando will provide additional strategic support. The fresh talents have already shown promise during practice, and the team is confident in their abilities to rise to the challenge.
Gen.G Esports Awaits DetonatioN FocusMe in VCT Pacific Kickoff Opener
DFM aims to elevate its status within the VALORANT scene by competing against formidable opponents. Their first challenge in the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff will be against the two-time Masters champion Gen.G, as they participate in a triple-elimination bracket. To qualify for the prestigious VALORANT Masters Santiago, scheduled for February 28th to March 15th, DFM will need to secure a top-three finish. Fans can follow the team’s journey live on VCT Pacific’s Twitch and YouTube channels.