Gen.G Gold signs Raxcal and Efinavlrt ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2
The organization adds two new faces to its VALORANT roster just days before the second half of the 2026 Pacific season kicks off
On July 9, 2026, Gen.G Gold officially announced the addition of two players to its VALORANT lineup: RaxcaL, whose full name is Minseok Kim, and Efina, known off-server as Kim Nak-yeon. The signings arrive less than a week before VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 is scheduled to begin on July 16.
What changed and why it matters
The two arrivals fill the gaps left by Lakia and ZynX, both of whom have departed the roster. RaxcaL was promoted from Gen.G’s academy team, while Efina joins as a fresh external signing.
VCT Pacific Stage 2 runs from July 16 through September 6, 2026.
Gen.G’s longer arc in the Pacific
Gen.G Esports relocated its VALORANT operations to the Pacific region in October 2022. The years since that transition have been defined by significant roster turnover.
What to watch heading into Stage 2
The departures of Lakia and ZynX are worth watching from the other direction as well. When established players leave a roster this close to a major stage, it often signals either a performance issue, a contract disagreement, or a mutual decision to pursue different opportunities. None of those scenarios have been publicly detailed by the organization.