In an unexpected turn of events, RRQ has made the decision to relegate its staple, Saibani “fl1pzjder” Rahmad, to the bench, granting him the freedom to seek fresh opportunities as a restricted free agent.
This decision marks the conclusion of Fl1pzjder’s contract with RRQ since the organization entered the VCT franchise league almost two years ago. The 24-year-old has personally confirmed this change and is currently on the lookout for a new team ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2.
The timing of this move is significant, coming five months into the second year of VCT Pacific. RRQ’s recent finishes, placing 7-9th at Kickoff and then 7-8th at Stage 1, have sparked discussions. Despite some progress, critics have singled out fl1pzjder as the team’s weak link this season, particularly after the arrival of Park “Estrella” Gun and Maksim “Jemkin” Batorov.
With fl1pzjder now benched, attention turns to his replacement. Many had their eyes on the substitute, James “2geMonstah” Goopio, as the likely successor. However, RRQ’s CEO Andrian Pauline recently hinted at the possibility of acquiring a potential hot prospect.
As fl1pzjder reflects on his future, speculation swirls regarding the possibility of him exploring opportunities outside Indonesia, akin to his predecessors. Given his extensive tenure with RRQ and prior stint with Boom Esports, adapting to the international scene should pose no challenge for him.
