TL;DR
- Mixwell transitions from CSGO veteran to G2’s Valorant captain in strategic career move
- G2 Esports aims for world championship with Red Bull sponsorship backing
- Spanish player brings ELEAGUE Season 2 winning experience to new FPS title
- Already won five Valorant tournaments including Twitch Rivals Launch Showdown
- Represents major shift in esports landscape as established stars embrace new games
Oscar “mixwell” Cañellas Colocho makes his highly anticipated return to professional esports, this time embracing Riot Games’ tactical first-person shooter Valorant as his primary competitive focus.
The Spanish esports veteran revealed through his Twitter account that he’s joining G2 Esports’ Valorant division in the pivotal role of team captain, bringing his extensive competitive experience to the emerging title.
“G2’s proven track record across multiple gaming titles demonstrates their consistent competitive excellence, and their content production quality ranks among the industry’s best,” Mixwell elaborated. “Since a significant portion of my fanbase already supports G2, this partnership creates natural synergy and strategic alignment.”
Mixwell emphasized that the team’s collective objective is establishing themselves as the “premier Valorant squad globally,” while his individual aspirations focus on becoming the game’s elite player while authentically representing supporters “worldwide” through engaging gameplay.
He’s back and ready for action!
Join us in welcoming @Mixwell as the first member of our @PlayValorant roster!
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— G2 Esports (@G2esports) June 16, 2020
“Valorant represents an exceptional competitive title that I genuinely enjoy both participating in and observing as a spectator,” stated G2 CEO Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez regarding Mixwell’s acquisition. “G2 is committed to assembling a world championship-caliber roster, and this foundation begins with Mixwell. Numerous elite organizations competed aggressively for his signing, and we’re thrilled he’s placed such confidence in our organization to construct a dominant lineup around him. Now please respect our roster and cease recruitment attempts.”
G2 concurrently revealed that their Valorant division will operate under the sponsorship of Red Bull, creating a powerful partnership that combines gaming expertise with energy drink marketing muscle. This announcement strategically precedes Riot’s official Valorant Ignition Series tournament circuit, positioning G2 for immediate competitive impact.
For players looking to improve their tactical FPS skills, our Class Guide provides valuable insights into role specialization that translate well to Valorant’s agent-based system.
Mixwell’s CSGO Legacy Concludes with Strategic Valorant Transition
Mixwell stands among Spain’s most accomplished Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professionals, having competed for prestigious organizations including OpTic Gaming, G2, and Cloud9. During his tenure with OpTic, the AWPer contributed significantly to the team that captured the ELEAGUE Season 2 championship. His competitive status with Cloud9’s roster transitioned to inactive at the conclusion of 2019, creating the perfect timing for this strategic career evolution.
Through Twitter, Mixwell expressed gratitude to CSGO for all the “positive and challenging experiences,” while acknowledging everyone within the competitive ecosystem who supported his professional journey.
It has been an honor and a privilege to compete in your game @CSGO, thanks for all the good and bad moments that I will never forget, I am who I am today because of you.
I want to thank everyone in the scene for taking care of me and your support means the world to me.
— G2 m1xwell (@Mixwell) June 16, 2020
Understanding team dynamics is crucial for competitive success, which is why our Complete Guide covers essential teamwork principles applicable across multiple FPS titles.
Despite Valorant’s relatively brief competitive history, Mixwell has rapidly established himself as a formidable presence within the emerging scene. He has secured victories in five separate tournaments since the closed beta commenced in April, including Valorant’s most significant competitive event to date, Twitch Rivals: Valorant Launch Showdown – Europe No. 1, demonstrating exceptional adaptation speed from CSGO mechanics.
The transition between tactical shooters requires careful adjustment of crosshair placement, movement patterns, and ability usage timing. Many veterans struggle initially with Valorant’s unique economic system and ultimate ability mechanics, often overestimating their transferable skills while underestimating the learning curve for agent-specific abilities.
For those interested in weapon mastery across games, our Weapons Unlock guide offers fundamental principles that apply to Valorant’s gunplay mechanics. Mastering these core FPS fundamentals provides competitive advantages regardless of the specific title.
Action Checklist
- Analyze transferable skills between FPS titles before committing to a game switch
- Research organization culture and competitive history to ensure alignment with career goals
- Establish clear individual and team objectives with measurable milestones
- Build fanbase communication strategy to maintain support during transition period
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