Alter Ego CEO Highlights Issues in Tier 2 Valorant Esports

After dissolving its Valorant division recently, Alter Ego CEO Delwyn “Delwyns” Sukamto issued a warning to anyone considering entering the Valorant esports scene.

As reported earlier, Alter Ego disbanded its entire Valorant roster and stated it has no plans to continue its commitment to Valorant esports indefinitely. Delwyns explained that the current qualification system makes it impossible for the team to pursue its ambition of reaching Tier 1, specifically the VCT Pacific circuit.

This decision has drawn sympathy from the Valorant community in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, many of whom have followed Alter Ego’s journey since its formation in 2020. Some worry their exit signals a decline in Valorant teams focused on nurturing local young talent.

Responding to community reactions during a livestream, Delwyns addressed concerns and issued a stark warning about the state of Tier 2 Valorant esports. The 32-year-old CEO argued that under the current broadcasting system, non-franchised teams struggle to profit or grow a fanbase, making it wiser to explore alternatives rather than compete in Tier 2.

“Honestly, I think Tier 2 Valorant is just in a bad state, guys. Can you believe it’s the Tier 2 leagues being sold broadcasting rights, not the Tier 1 franchise league? What the hell, bro?

They’re forcing everyone to watch on SOOP. Who even watches on SOOP? We went from 10,000–20,000 people watching Indonesian Valorant to just a few hundred. Tell me, what’s the point of creating a Valorant division now? There’s no publicity. We’re not even getting money from SOOP.”

Delwyns added that his organization would likely return to competitive Valorant if the Tier 2 ecosystem improves in the future. For now, however, he prefers focusing on other esports with more stable structures and stronger fanbases compared to Valorant’s Tier 2 scene.