Cloud9 signs Demon1 for VCT Americas Kickoff

Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot GamesNorth American esports organisation Cloud9 has signed Maximilian ‘Demon1‘ Mazanov as a substitute for its VALORANT roster.

Demon1 joins the organisation after Francis ‘OXY‘ Hoang returned home following the recent passing of his mother.

Announced on January 22nd, 2026, Demon1 will compete for Cloud9 during the second week of VCT Americas Kickoff, where the organisation faces off against Leviatan in its first mid bracket match taking place on January 25th.

Throughout his four-year playing career, Demon1 has cemented his place as one of the region’s most recognisable. In 2023, he won VALORANT Champions under the Evil Geniuses banner. Moreover, at…