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|seo_title=M80 to Leave VALORANT Challengers
|seo_keywords=M80
|image=M80_partner.png
|tags=M80
|date=2025-05-19T12:52:18.000Z
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|url=https://www.vlr.gg/489023/m80-exits-valorant-squad-to-continue-in-stage-2-as-chets-pets
|article=News/M80 to Leave VALORANT Challengers
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|author=Andura
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|game=Valorant
|content=[[Companies/M80|M80]] has officially exited the Valorant scene for the second time in the past eight months, releasing its roster and leaving the competitive circuit. Head coach Chet "Chet" Singh, along with players Victor "Victor" Wong, "bao", and Mirel "Kyu" Braco Hrustemovic, will now compete under the new name "Chet's Pets" and take over M80’s spot in the Challengers circuit.

This roster shift comes after M80 parted ways with two of its players, Okeanos and Sato, who had joined the team ahead of the 2025 season. Both players have now signed with LEVIATÁN, leaving M80 with just three active members on its roster when it officially announced the exit.

Despite the changes, Chet confirmed that the team would continue competing in the NA ACE Challengers League: Stage 2 playoffs later this week, with temporary stand-ins Marved, a former NRG and OpTic Gaming player, and Maryville University player geeza.

While Victor, Kyu, and bao have all stated they are "Looking for Team" (LFT), there is speculation that they are aiming to stay together as a unit.

"I’m no longer with M80. Despite all of the backlash they've been facing, I'm very grateful for the opportunity they took on me," said bao in a statement. "With that being said, I will be exploring options for Split 3 / sponsors for our current core."
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