Valorant Esports News

With VALORANT Masters Toronto set to begin on June 7, now is the time to lock in your predictions and show the world how well you know the international VALORANT scene. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, the Pick’Ems challenge offers a fun way to get involved and even earn some exclusive in-game rewards. What Are VALORANT Pick’Ems? Pick’Ems are Riot Games’ prediction system for international VALORANT events. You can access them directly from the VALORANT esportsmore

Valorant offers players many ways to enhance their gameplay experience, and one of the most coveted features in the game is the customization of weapon skins. Radianite Points (RP) are essential for upgrading these skins, adding visual effects, soundtracks, and finishers that make your arsenal more unique. In this guide, we’ll explore how Radianite Points work, where you can earn them, and the best ways to use them for in-game customization. What Are Radianite Points? Radianite Points are a formmore

Predecessor, a next-generation team-based strategy MOBA game developed by Omeda Studios, has announced their new championship circuit. The announcement follows the success of the recent Summer Showdown Creator Tournament back in April of this year. Titled the Predecessor Championship Circuit, it is set to seize the momentary momentum garnered and – hopefully transform what has been up until now grassroots and community passion - into a fully-fledged competitive esports circuit. What is Predecessor? Predecessor is a visionary reimagining of themore

In a highly anticipated follow-up to Sean “seangares” Gares’ video last week, the Shopify Rebellion General Manager has now made good on his promise to begin naming names in what he refers to, as an ongoing underground betting ring centred around VALORANT’s Tier 2 scene – specifically the North American Challengers League (NA VCL). “[They] are targeting vulnerable, inexperienced, desperate players to throw matches and to cheat. … life changing money, tens of thousands of dollars just to throw a single game, while these people are also profiting hundreds of thousands of dollars.” The Names Are Beginning to Drop Asmore

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC) will host some of the best teams in VALORANT as they battle to add another international to their tally, as well as come away with the biggest cut of the $1,250,000 USD prize pool. The EWC will deliver exciting VALORANT action to our screens when the tournament kicks off on the 8th of July. Which squads will make up the complete roster of 16 teams competing at the event? Let's have a look. Teams Qualified for EWC 2025 The EWC 2025 will have four representatives from each VCT region present at the tournament. Two ofmore

The livestream by Corinthians Esports, which intended to address mounting fan concerns, degenerated into a spectacle of unmanaged conflicts, financial revelations, and public confrontations on May 20, 2025. Lasting over two hours, the event exposed systemic organizational failures, contested financial practices, and unresolved labor disputes. Below is a chronological reconstruction of the key moments, debates, and controversies that defined this watershed moment for the organization, enriched with direct quotes and contextual analysis to illuminate the depth of the crisis. Themore

The VALORANT sensation, Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, will return to competitive VALORANT with Cubert Academy. The two-time Masters winner will stand in for the Sentinels Academy team at the ACE NA Challengers Stage 2 Playoffs. A Worthy Replacement The Sentinels’ Academy roster features some of the strongest prospects in North American VALORANT. During the ACE NA Challengers Stage 2 Swiss stage, they lost only two games and are currently the frontrunners to win the whole thing. Ahead of the Playoffs, themore

After an intense regional competition, the top teams from each region prepare to clash for international glory. Enercare Centre, Toronto will host these 12 teams as they battle for the VALORANT Masters trophy, starting June 7th. Format and Teams VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 features two stages: Swiss Stage and Playoffs. Swiss Stage Features the #2 and #3 teams from each region 8 team Swiss style bracket Win two before losing two to qualify Four teams qualify for the Playoffs All games are Bo3 Playoffs First seeds from each region directly qualify for Playoffs 8 team double-elimination bracket All games aremore

American Honda Motor Co., Inc has officially ended its partnership with esports organization Team Liquid following a controversial social media post by one of the team's Rainbow Six Siege players. The huge sponsorship termination comes after Lucas "DiasLucasBr" Dias shared an inappropriate GIF related to atomic bombing on his social media account, causing widespread backlash in the esports community and beyond. The incident after CAG Osaka x Team Liquid On May 13, 2025, following Team Liquid's loss to Japanese teammore

Fnatic secured the VCT EMEA Stage 1 Championship with a decisive 3-0 victory over Team Heretics in the Grand Finals today, May 18, 2025. The win guarantees Fnatic a direct playoffs spot at Masters Toronto and reinforces their position as a top team in the EMEA region. Dominant Performance in the Finals Fnatic entered the Grand Finals with momentum after defeating the very same Team Heretics 2-0 in the Upper Bracket Finals earlier in the tournament. The Grand Final series confirmed Fnatic’s strategic superiority and disciplined execution across all three maps. The first map, Split, ended 13-4 in Fnatic’s favor,more

Following yesterday’s shocking accusation concerning Ava “florescent” Eugene, the former Apeks VALORANT player and Game Changers Champion has now issued a response addressing it. In the response, she categorically denied all accusations of sexual assault and claims the matter will be treated with her ‘full attention’. “I'm aware of the allegations that were made against me and take them very seriously. However, I strongly deny any and all accusations of SA. I’m currently treating this matter with my full attention. I am also exploring immediate legal assistance to help determine the best way for me to proceed, both in determiningmore

In a disturbing set of allegations, former Apeks VALORANT player and Game Changers Champion Ava "florescent" Eugene has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman otherwise called ‘Brick’ to protect her privacy. A lengthy social media post, authored by someone close to the alleged victim - alias Kitty - outlines an incident that reportedly took place on January 3, 2024. It’s important to stress that these are allegations - no formal charges have been filed at the time of writing. Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault and Coercion The accusations center around an incident that allegedly occurred at Ava’s residence, following priormore

Riot Games has issued an official statement following recent public allegations made by several notable members of the VALORANT community – allegations of cheating, match-fixing, and corruption. The allegations were targeted towards the North American Challengers League in particular, one of the many Tier 2 VALORANT leagues currently operating but notably one of if not the largest and most visible. Riot Confirms Investigation to be Taking Place The official statement served as confirmation by Riot Games of their active ongoing investigation (allegedly begun last week) following the allegations. Below is the official statement attributed to Riot Games (released 17/05/2025): “Themore

In the competitive world of Valorant esports, few players have made as significant an impact in recent months as Maksim "Jemkin" Batorov. The 21-year-old Russian prodigy has quickly established himself as one of the most formidable talents in the Pacific region, helping lead Rex Regum Qeon to unprecedented heights in the 2025 competitive season. From Russia to Pacific Dominance Born on March 4, 2004, Jemkin began his professional Valorant journey in 2021, but it wasn't until his move to RRQ in October 2023 that hismore

After much anticipation, VALORANT Patch 10.09 has now arrived, bringing down the hammer on Tejo in the process. Along with the latest agent, Breach is also receiving nerfs, while improvements are being introduced to Swiftplay and the gifting system as well. Let's go ahead and take a closer look at what the latest VALORANT patch has in store for us. Agent Updates Tejo The Colombian agent has taken over pro play since it came out in January of this year.more

Valorant protocol's fifth Duelist, Yoru, provides players with a kit to teleport behind the enemy defense and break it from within. Yoru has been reworked and is one of the most challenging agents to use in the game. The difficulty in getting value out of the kit leads to it being the least-picked agent in professional Valorant. Yoru's Ability kit: Basic Ability - Fakeout (C): Activating the ability creates a yoru clone that moves straight. The clone explodes, flashing enemiesmore

The popular Give Back Bundle is making its anticipated return to Valorant from May 15-30, 2025, offering players a chance to purchase premium skins while supporting charitable causes worldwide. This initiative continues Riot Games' tradition of combining gaming with global social impact, allowing the Valorant community to contribute to meaningful change. What's in the Give Back Bundle 2025? This year's collection features five premium edition skins that have been pre-selected rather than determined by community vote as in previous iterations. The bundle includes: Prime Classic Zero Fang Ghost Recon Phantom Cryostasis Vandal Valiant Hero Operator Each weapon skin is pricedmore

Pujan "FNS" Mehta, one of the most influential in-game leaders in VALORANT's history, has officially announced his retirement from competitive play. The 33-year-old Canadian veteran made the announcement on May 9, 2025, marking the end of a storied career that helped shape North American VALORANT since the game's early competitive days. FNS leaves behind a legacy of strategic innovation, leadership, and competitive success that few players can match. The Rise to Prominence FNS's professional VALORANT journey began in June 2020 with Together We Are Terrific . Even in these early days, his talent was evident as he helped the team securemore

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced today the launch of Road to EWC, a global campaign centered on the player and Club journeys. “The global initiative will spotlight the diverse paths players take to qualify for the EWC, celebrating the passion, rivalries, and competitive spirit that connect global audiences to the world’s largest esports event.” Building Up to the Esports World Cup Set to run from May until August, Road to EWC will be more, well, a road through. With the Esports World Cup 2025 kicking off on July 7th and running until August 28th, the campaign will document themore

Tyson "TenZ" Ngo’s time with Sentinels has officially come to an end, closing a chapter of both his career and the North American VALORANT scene. "I'm officially not contractually [tied] with Sentinels anymore... it might come as a shock to a few, but, yeah... turning a new page in the book".  Over the past few years, TenZ became one of the most recognizable faces in the game's competitive scene, experiencing incredible highs as well as some tough challenges along themore