Thai organization Full Sense is joining VCT Pacific for 2026 after Riot Games removed TALON Esports from the league due to financial problems after a long application process to select a team.
How Full Sense Won the Spot
Riot ran a competitive application process to find TALON’s replacement quickly since the 2026 season starts soon. They needed an organization with operational readiness, proper funding, and alignment with VCT goals.
Full Sense checked every box. The Thai org has strong fan support in Southeast Asia and the resources to compete at the highest level. Riot emphasized wanting a team with “fan resonance and an operational footprint in Southeast Asia to ensure representation from the region.”
After reviewing all applications, Riot selected Full Sense as the best option to maintain competitive integrity and regional representation in VCT Pacific.
Inheriting TALON’s Roster
Full Sense will take over TALON’s complete active roster, keeping the championship-caliber squad together. The inherited players include Thanamethk “Crws” Mahatthananuyut, Jittana “JitboyS” Nokngam, Papaphat “Primmie” Sriprapha, Anupong “thyy” Preamsak, and Tanate “killua” Teerasawad.
Head coach Hector “FrosT” Rosario also moves to Full Sense with the players. This continuity helps the team avoid disruption during the critical offseason period before VCT 2026 begins.
What happens to Full Sense’s current roster remains unclear. The organization likely needs to make roster decisions soon as the Kickoff tournament approaches.
Triple Elimination Debut
Full Sense makes their tier-one debut at VCT 2026 Pacific Kickoff starting January 22. The tournament features a new triple elimination bracket format where teams need three losses before elimination.
The top three teams from Kickoff qualify for Masters Santiago and earn Championship Points toward Champions qualification. This high-stakes debut gives Full Sense immediate opportunities to prove themselves internationally.
Complete VCT Pacific 2026 Lineup
The 12-team league includes ten partner organizations plus two teams promoted from Ascension Pacific. Full Sense joins DetonatioN FocusMe, DRX, Gen.G Esports, Global Esports, Paper Rex, Rex Regum Qeon, T1, Team Secret, ZETA DIVISION, SLT, and Nongshim RedForce.
Full Sense inheriting TALON’s roster gives them a strong foundation to compete immediately rather than building from scratch during the short offseason.
