The Twitch streamer AverageJonas has surprisingly announced that he will completely change his content and leave the game Valorant behind. In a statement, he explains his reasons and announces that he wants to focus on other games in the future.
Who is the streamer? AverageJonas, whose real name is Jonas Navarsete, is a 35-year-old Twitch streamer from Norway who has made a name for himself primarily through his content surrounding the game Valorant.
He became known for his creative and precise line-ups with the agent Sova, which he shared on various platforms. His tactics and tips made him a kind of expert figure in the community.
Although he went live only rarely in the first years of his streaming career and attracted few viewers, he steadily built a growing community starting in 2020. With over 1 million followers on Twitch and an average of 1400 viewers per stream, he established himself in the Valorant scene. In recent years, he has spent more than 6000 hours playing the game that dominated his content (via Twitchtracker).
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In a 5-minute statement on Twitter and YouTube, AverageJonas announces that he is saying goodbye to Valorant and taking on new challenges. Many of his fans react with surprise, as Jonas is closely connected to the Valorant community and has celebrated his greatest successes there.
“It has always been harder for me to stay motivated”
Why is he stopping this content? The reasons for his departure from Valorant are diverse. Jonas explains in his statement that he increasingly finds it difficult to stream the game. He openly talks about his feelings of burnout, which arise from streaming the same game repeatedly. “It has always been harder for me to stay motivated,” he says, referring to the frustrating changes from nerfs to his favorite agent Sova.
Additionally, he has been experiencing health issues for some time, such as throat and vocal problems. This combination has made the last six months particularly burdensome for him.
AverageJonas emphasizes that it is important for him to focus on what makes him happy. “I realized that if I want to continue doing this for years, I need to focus on what brings me joy,” he explains. His viewers should be able to watch a happy streamer, as he firmly believes that his content will improve when he is personally satisfied.
How he wants to change his content
Why did he take this step? In recent months, Jonas has increasingly streamed different games, discovering Dota 2 and Palworld among others. He shares that this variety gives him back the feeling he had at the beginning of his streaming career.
He is particularly excited about a game test of the new shooter Deadlock, which is being developed by Valve. According to his statement, Deadlock combines elements from shooters like Valorant with the tactical depth and theory crafting of games like Dota and League of Legends.
“It’s super scary, I’m pretty afraid of it”
What is he afraid of? Of course, Jonas is aware that such a change carries risks. “It’s super scary, I’m pretty afraid of it. Of course, it’s my career,” he openly admits. He mentions that he has observed with other streamers that a change of game often doesn’t end well.
This is also reflected in his current viewer numbers: While he has an average of 1700 viewers per stream for Valorant and gains about 135 followers per stream, his numbers for Dota 2 drop to only around 600 viewers. Furthermore, he even loses followers there (via Twitchtracker).
Despite these challenges, Jonas remains determined to stick to his decision and continue working on his new content. On his main channel on YouTube and Twitch, there will still be guides, line-ups, and theory crafting – just for other games. Shortly after his statement, he already releases a beginner’s guide for Deadlock on YouTube, making it clear that he is moving forward in his career with full commitment.
If you’re now curious about what kind of game Deadlock is for which Jonas is now creating content, you can learn more here: Valve officially announces a new multiplayer game, it’s like a mix between Team Fortress and Dota 2
