Global Esports exits esports to relaunch as AI studio GE Studios

Global Esports announced it is leaving Valorant and esports entirely to relaunch as an AI studio called GE Studios. CEO Rushindra Sinha said the org told Riot last November that 2026 would likely be its last year, and that new partnership rules made it hard to keep the roster together despite reaching international play and winning its first VCT trophy at Pacific Stage 2. Sinha said all players will be released to pursue other opportunities, and listed the final roster including xavi8k, PatMen, UdoTan, Kr1stal and Autumn along with the coaching staff.