French esports organisation Karmine Corp has announced that it will not proceed with a VALORANT academy roster in 2026.
As a result, the organisation will be exiting VALORANT Challengers France, and its entire roster has been let go.
As an academy team, Karmine Corp Blue Stars was not eligible to qualify for the Ascension tournament; however, the roster showcased a decent performance throughout the 2025 season.
Though the team couldn’t secure first place, it finished second at VALORANT Challengers France: Revolution Stage 2, which earned it a spot at VALORANT Challengers EMEA: Stage 2.