The competitive VALORANT landscape is constantly changing. In this context, one piece of news recently stirred up the fans: Less leaves Vitality. The Brazilian player Felipe “Less” Basso, who was the VCT EMEA KICKOFF champion, has ended his tenure with the European organization. This exit paves the way for the athlete’s potential return to the Americas region in 2026.
Less leaves Vitality: The one-year journey in Europe
Team Vitality confirmed the news that Less leaves Vitality last Sunday (16). The talented player was signed to join the roster for the 2025 season. Before that, he had a successful three-year stint with LOUD, where he won important titles. Even with the change of scenery, Less quickly adapted.
Although his time had its ups and downs, Less definitely left his mark. He helped Team Vitality secure the VCT EMEA KICKOFF, which was the team’s only title of the year. This victory made him the first player to win two different regional competitions. Previously, he had lifted the VCT Americas 2023 trophy with LOUD.
However, the rest of the season was challenging. Vitality accumulated numerous negative results. Furthermore, the team saw its chances of qualifying for VALORANT Champions Paris vanish. Consequently, the squad missed out on the global championship.
Therefore, the decision that Less leaves Vitality seems like the natural next step. The player himself expressed his feelings about the future. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) profile, Less thanked the Vitality fans for their support. After all, he highlighted the challenge of playing in a completely new league, culture, and fanbase. Nevertheless, he also made it clear that it is time to go back. “But I think it’s time to go back,” the sentinel shared. Thus, the VCT Americas horizon becomes the most probable destination for him.
The next chapter: Where will Less play?
The imminent departure of Less from the European organization has generated many rumors in the market. So, the question remains: where will the player compete after the confirmation that Less leaves Vitality? Speculation strongly points to the VCT Americas in 2026.
According to reports from recent weeks, Less could be a major reinforcement for an American continent team. In fact, THESPIKE Brasil reports that the player has a verbal agreement to join KRÜ Esports next season. If this materializes, the return would mark the reunion of Less with Mathias “Saadhak” Delipetro. They were teammates during their time at LOUD. Saadhak also had a brief stint with Karmine Corp.
In addition, Less would play alongside Caio “silentz” Morita and Jesús “Dantedeu5” Larrosa. The organization founded by Sergio “Kün” Agüero is planning a major overhaul. This is crucial, as KRÜ missed VALORANT Champions for the first time. The tournament was one the team had competed in since the first edition in 2021. In other words, Less’s potential signing signals KRÜ’s ambition. Consequently, Less’s return to the Americas promises to be one of the highlights of the next season.
