Sources: INTZ has two months of overdue salaries for its League of Legends roster

is two months behind on salary payments for members of its League of Legends roster, according to sources close to Sheep Esports. Financial issues also affect other areas of the organization, while, separately, INTZ recently ended its VALORANT project as part of its operational planning for 2026. Former members of the team have also reported outstanding prize money and other payments.

While LoL players await the regularization of their salaries, members involved in INTZ's VALORANT project have also reportedly faced similar issues, including prize money that has yet to be fully paid. The information was first published by Next Round and was confirmed by Sheep Esports' reporting.

This year, INTZ's League of Legends roster ended its run in the 2026 Circuito Desafiante after losing 3-1 to in the competition's playoffs.

In January 2026, INTZ was acquired by HiveScale Holding, which transferred Stellae Gaming's competitive operations to the new brand. As a result, Stellae's VALORANT and League of Legends teams began competing under the INTZ tag.

What was not publicly known, according to the reporting, is that some players reportedly remained contractually tied to the organization through agreements that, in most cases, did not have a defined end date. According to sources, in VALORANT, the situation allegedly kept players tied to the team despite outstanding prize-money payments, also making it more difficult for some of them to find new opportunities at the start of the first split of 2026.

Players and staff members who were part of Stellae Gaming's VALORANT team, later incorporated into INTZ, reportedly faced delays in receiving prize money earned during their time with the organization.

Prize money from the second half of 2025, including earnings from Challengers 2025: Brazil Gamers Club Stage 2, VCT 2025: Americas Ascension, and Tixinha & Sacy Invitational 2, was reportedly not fully distributed to most players and staff members. According to the reporting, 2026 prize money from Challengers 2026 Stage 1 and Stage 2 also remained unpaid to members of the team. Next Round reported that the organization owed approximately $12,000 to some individuals who had been part of the VALORANT project.

In addition to the payment delays, the VALORANT team held a bootcamp in the Netherlands in September 2025 that was reportedly paid for with prize money that would otherwise have gone to the roster. Sources told Next Round that the decision to use the money in this way was allegedly included in the players' contracts without being clearly communicated, with the arrangement reportedly agreed upon imprecisely with the players and staff.

This year, INTZ ended its competitive run in VALORANT Challengers Brazil 2026 after losing 2-0 to Team Solid in the competition's Play-in stage.

NTZ recently announced the end of its VALORANT competitive operation for 2026. In a statement published by the organization, INTZ said it would no longer operate in the competitive VALORANT scene and would consequently part ways with its current roster.

According to INTZ, the decision followed an evaluation of the competitive landscape and the organization's options for the season. Among the factors cited was the limited competitive calendar, with no new tournaments scheduled for the remainder of the year, making it more difficult to build what the organization described as a consistent and sustainable operation.

INTZ also stressed that the decision does not necessarily represent a permanent departure from VALORANT. According to the organization, the game remains on its radar and a return could happen if an opportunity arises that aligns with its objectives, structure and strategy.

Sheep Esports attempted to contact INTZ but was unable to reach the organization. This space remains open should the team wish to comment on the matter.