DarkZero Esports DarkZero Esports Inactive have released their roster following their Challengers Playoffs loss and failure to qualify for Ascension, a decision confirmed by recent player announcements. After a season of growth and standout performances, the former Turtle Troop Turtle Troop Inactive wedid Matthew Suchan jowa bdog Brandon Sanders Kaoticcc squad is once again on the market as free agents.

Formed in early 2023, Turtle Troop aimed for a spot in NA Challengers. Despite a disappointing result in the open qualifiers, the team blazed through the LCQ, securing a place in VCL and a chance to represent North America at Ascension. However, their Split 1 began poorly, prompting two roster changes mid-split. These adjustments revitalized the lineup, allowing them to earn their first wins. Yet, this momentum was short-lived as new additions mummAy and TiGG , who played as free agents with TTR, were acquired by FaZe Clan FaZe Clan Inactive POISED Kevin Ngo mummAy Anthony DiPaolo TiGG Tanner Spanu BABYBAY Andrej Francisty supamen Phat Le for the next split. Although the team showed improvement with their new roster for Split 2, they failed to qualify for playoffs but managed to avoid relegation.

Heading into 2024, Turtle Troop faced more changes after Rossy and Governor were acquired by VCT Pacific teams. With only wedid and Add3r remaining from the original lineup, ex-100T IGL stellar , corey , and bdog , rounded out the latest iteration. TTR started Split 1 strong, topping their group with a 4-1 record. Despite having to play with substitute silenx , TTR secured second place in the Mid-Season Cup in an upset win over M80 M80 North America Rank #5 Kyu Mirel Braco Hrustemovic Sato Eduardo Kenzo Nagahama Sato bao Okeanos Anthony Nguyen bdog Brandon Sanders . Following this impressive performance, DarkZero acquired the Turtle Troop roster after nearly two years of free agency. Their red-hot form continued into Split 2, and DZ finished with a 5-1 record, leading the league in circuit points.

Stellar at 2023 Americas LCQ Stellar, the only DZ pro to play at VCT Americas, at 2023 LCQ (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

Beginning playoffs as first seed, DarkZero were a favorite to reach Ascension; however, they again had to play with a sub in their opener due to wedid's health complications. An early loss to Blinn Blinn Inactive sent them into the lower bracket, but wedid's return rejuvenated the team, leading to a win over FLUFFY AIMERS FLUFFY AIMERS Inactive Paincakes Jake Hass Jonaaa6 Jonard Penaflor mummAy Anthony DiPaolo bones Ethan Le . The squad resolved to stick together, win or lose. Unfortunately, their next match against second-seed Oxygen Esports Oxygen Esports Inactive skuba Logan Jenkins mitch Mitch Semago Verno Andrew Maust Reduxx Yassin Aboulalazm dapr Michael Gulino ended their playoff run and their hopes of ascending to the Americas League.

All five players will be highly sought-after free agents for VCT and Challengers teams looking to rebuild, though wedid has indicated he anticipates remaining in Challengers due to ongoing health complications.