Fnatic has announced the re-signing of VALORANT player Jake ‘Boaster’ Howlett for the 2026 VCT season.
The British in-game leader (IGL) has been with the organisation since early 2021 and most recently recorded a second-place finish with Fnatic at VALORANT Champions 2025.
“Be very afraid. Because I’m back, baby! Woooo! One more, let’s go,” shared Boaster in the official announcement video.
Boaster was formerly a professional Counter-Strike and League of Legends player before transitioning to VALORANT in 2020.
Since then, he has established himself as one of the most accomplished IGLs in the scene, widely recognised for his leadership skills as well as his ability to adapt to shifting metas and Fnatic rosters.
Boaster has also become the face of Fnatic’s VALORANT division, having contributed to all of the organisation’s achievements. This includes LOCK//IN São Paulo and Masters Tokyo trophies in 2023.
Amidst Fnatic’s Champions run this year, concerns began circulating whether the 30-year-old veteran would retire after the season.
Fnatic VALORANT Rostermania Continues
As one of the most consistently performing teams across the global VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), Fnatic has received ample attention from the game’s esports community. This includes speculating about possible roster changes ahead of the 2026 season.
While Emir ‘Alfajer’ Beder and Kajetan ‘kaajak’ Haremski still have Fnatic contracts for next year, the fate of many other roster members remains uncertain.
Like Boaster, 2025 signing Austin ‘crashies’ Roberts and Head Coach Milan ‘Milan’ de Meij have reportedly extended their contracts. However, veteran member Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov has allegedly been exploring options with other VCT teams.
For now, it seems like Fnatic fans will have to wait until the organisation’s London Clash showmatch, where the 2026 roster is set to take the stage for the first time.
