FURIA Exits Women’s Counter-Strike 2, Shifts Focus to VALORANT
FURIA has officially pulled back from competitive Counter-Strike 2 in the women’s scene, ending its participation there as the Brazilian organization shifts focus to another FPS. The move comes as the segment continues to struggle with fewer tournaments and fewer opportunities to compete for prize pools—problems that have been building for a while.
Switch confirmed: women’s CS2 exit to VALORANT (availability window)
| Organization | Change | Women’s team focus | Announcement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FURIA | Withdraws from women’s CS2 competition | VALORANT | August 17, 2026 |
In its announcement, FURIA described the women’s CS2 “scene” as having been under pressure for an extended period, citing a lack of tournaments and specific events offering prize pools. The organization pointed to an earlier turning point tied to ESL stepping away from ESL Impact, after which the situation reportedly continued to worsen.
The timing is notable because FURIA’s women’s CS2 roster had long been one of the more dominant teams in the region. Despite past results and strong runs, the organization says it now needs to test itself in a different shooter—VALORANT—rather than continuing in Counter-Strike 2.
What FURIA’s women’s CS2 team accomplished
Before the switch, FURIA’s women’s CS2 lineup consisted of four Brazilian players and one Argentine. The organization won the 7th season of the ESL Impact League, reaching finals in the first, second, and sixth editions. Its trophy list also includes titles and major placings such as Rainhas do Clutch FERJEE 2024, BGS Esports 2022, Gamers Club Masters Feminina V, and Grrrls League 2021: Split #2.
FURIA also highlighted a deep run at ESL Impact Katowice in 2023, when the event took place at the International Congress Center during IEM Expo.
Women’s CS2 roster (as previously fielded by FURIA)
- Lucia “lulitenz” Dubra
- Karina “kaahSENSEI” Takahashi
- Bruna “bizinha” Marvila
- Izabella “izaa” Galle
- Gabriela “gabs” Freindorfer
Statement from FURIA
FURIA framed the decision as a competitive continuation rather than a full stop—stating that while Counter-Strike has been left behind, the organization will carry the same mindset into its next VALORANT chapter. The team emphasized staying focused on competition and continuing to pursue wins in a new setting.
