Valorant Esports News

On the 4th of April, Disguised GC battled against SHIFT X in their debut match of the Open Qualifiers of the North American Game Changers Series 1. During the course of their battle, the newly formed Valorant squad helped set a new milestone for the Game Changers circuit in North America. Over 100,000 viewers simultaneously tuned in to watch Disguised GC play. This proved “Disguised Toast” was right in his assessment of the value in forming a team for thismore

In the second week of VCT Pacific, Detonation FocusMe and Suggest took on The Korean Tigers GenG. After the Intense best-of-three series, DFM fell to GenG 1-2. In the post-game interview, Strafe had an opportunity to interview DFM’s Park “Suggest” Sang-min. In an exclusive post-game interview,  DFM Suggest talks about his performance, team’s performance and who he sees as the rivals.  Q. You guys played really well but could not close the game? What do you think went wrong withmore

Just hours before their match against Moist Moguls, MAD Lions have confirmed the signing of Joseph “Bjor” Bjorklund and  Hasan “BlackHeart” Hammad. MAD Lions have confirmed this signing on the 18th of April, just a few hours before their mathcup against Moist Moguls. This announcement comes more than a week after the departure of “ZexRow” and “drone”. The First Split: MAD Lions started the season on a high note, qualifying for the Split 1 tournament after a dominant run inmore

At the opening game of the VCT Pacific superweek, Paper Rex took on GenG for the second seed. The best-of-three series concluded with Paper Rex taking down the Tiger Nation 2-0. After the game, Strafe interviewed Paper Rex’s latest addition Ilya “something” Petrov. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, PRX something talks about playing with Paper Rex, aggressive plays, playing other agents and more. Q. Congratulations on the win. You are now the second seed after beating GenG. How are youmore

VCT Americas has matured from the Regular Season stage to the Playoffs. The top 6 teams of the season will fight it out for a chance to qualify for Masters Tokyo and Champions 2023. The format of VCT Americas 2023 included an eight-week round-robin stage, where each team competed against the other nine teams in a best-of-three match. Throughout the regular season, teams faced each other once a week, except for a mid-season "Superweek" featuring five days of two matchesmore

On 23 May 2023 Riot Games released new patch notes for Valorant, here are the updates: GENERAL UPDATES Spray Wheel, Collections Rework, Spray Equip Flow Improvements We have been cooking up some new features to allow you greater flexibility when using and collecting Sprays and we are happy to launch our first iteration of these improvements with this pass. Introducing the Spray Wheel! Added an in-game Spray Wheel, which can be activated by holding your chosen Spray Keybind. Retained Quickmore

In the previous part of the series, we interviewed KRU Atom after their win over MIBR. Immediately after KRU Atom, Strafe interviewed KRU’s IGL Nicolas “Klaus” Ferrari. Starting with the team in 2021, Klaus has been an essential part of KRU’s success over the years. Starting his Valorant career with Argentine LBS esports, Klaus was the starting member of KRU esports Valorant division. He joined the team in 2021 with aks, Leabos, Mazino and NagZ. He is the only secondmore

Introduction Valorant, Riot Games' tactical first-person shooter, boasts a diverse roster of agents, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Among these characters is Yoru, an enigmatic and elusive duelist who has taken the Valorant community by storm. In this article, we will dive deep into Yoru's background, abilities, and strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for players looking to master this intriguing agent. Yoru's Background and Lore Before we delve into Yoru's abilities, it's essential to understand the character'smore

In a compelling follow-up to our previous report on gender-based discrimination affecting female professional Valorant players during Tier 1 organization trials, we delve deeper into the response of Melanie “meL” Capone, the esteemed In-Game Leader (IGL) of Version1 Game Changers. Not only does she confirm the veracity of these reports, but she also articulates her disappointment in the public disclosure of this sensitive information without her consent. In this article, we explore the nuances of meL's experience, the complexities ofmore

When Valorant started, it was initially referred to as "Project A," and made its official debut in June 2020. Its journey to a full-fledged release in the gaming world was notably brief when compared to many other competitive titles, especially considering it was first hinted at in late 2019. This expeditious rollout spoke volumes about the gaming and esports giant's unwavering confidence in its foray into this genre. In the fiercely competitive world of competitive gaming, Riot Games has mademore

VALORANT is set to refresh its competitive landscape with the reintroduction of the Sunset map to the rotation for Patch 10.08, scheduled for April 29, 2025. This strategic map change will see Sunset replacing Fracture, which had only recently returned to the rotation in January after an extended absence. Map Design and Features Sunset, which first debuted in August 2023 with Episode 7 Act 2, offers players a balanced three-lane layout with two bomb sites. Set in a vibrant Californianmore

The new VALORANT Bolt Bundle is coming to everyone's stores tomorrow and we now have more details around everything that is coming in this new skin's collection. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far, including the weapons' visuals, their variants, gameplay and other details. Bolt Bundle: Weapons and Accessories With some calling the Bolt Bundle a "slick combination of Magepunk and Ion", there is no denying that Riot did yet another amazing job at designing a new VALORANTmore

Riot Games has released the VALORANT Patch Notes 10.06, bringing significant changes to agents, bug fixes, and gameplay mechanics. This update aims to shake up the meta with buffs, nerfs, and quality-of-life improvements for players across all skill levels. Below is a breakdown of the patch's highlights. Agent Updates KAY/O Buffs KAY/O, one of VALORANT's least-picked agents, receives substantial buffs in Patch 10.06 aimed at improving his viability in competitive play. These changes focus on enhancing his utility and teammore

Riot Games has officially teased the latest upcoming skin bundle-the Smite 2.0. Following early leaks, it now seems that the long-awaited sequel to the original Smite collection will be hitting the store soon. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far, including the weapons, possible variants, and expected release date. Smite 2.0 Bundle: Weapons and Accessories While leaks are never a guarantee, Smite 2.0 appears to be a worthy successor to its predecessor. According to leaked information, the bundlemore

Former VALORANT Champion and ex-Sentinels player Gustavo "Sacy" Rossi has joined Brazilian organization MIBR as a content creator. With this move, Sacy embarks on a new chapter in his career, months after announcing his departure from competitive esports and Sentinels. A Brazilian Esports Legend A legend in his own right, Sacy began his esports career in Riot Games’ biggest offering, League of Legends. While his League career didn’t reach the same heights, he still secured podium finishes in CBLOL, Brazil’smore

VALORANT Patch 10.05 is going live tonight. Albeit a smaller patch, it includes a much-needed quality of life inclusion that players have been asking for – ranked rollbacks. The much-anticipated feature is finally being delivered on in this latest patch, along with various bug fixes for agents and maps. VALORANT Introduces Ranked Rollback Mechanic Ranked Rollback is the newest mechanic to be introduced for VALORANT. Intended as a quality-of-life improvement for the Competitive game mode, it will seek to refundmore

Team Vitality and 11 other leading French esports organizations have officially launched the French Union of Professional Esports Clubs (UFCEP). This landmark initiative aims to enhance the recognition, development, and structuring of the esports sector in France, giving clubs and fans a unified voice in shaping the industry’s future. A Unified Voice for French Esports France has long been a key player in the global esports scene, hosting major international tournaments and producing world-class talent. However, with the industry’s rapidmore

Top-flight VALORANT is set to return to American soil when teams take to the stage for the start of the VCT 2025 Americas Stage 1. Beginning Friday, March 21st, the twelve teams that make up the region will battle it out to decide who will become Stage 1 Champions, as well as find out which three teams will represent the Americas at Masters Toronto. Without further ado, let's dive right in and have a look at everything there is tomore

Top flight VALORANT is set to return to the region that hosted Masters Bangkok when the VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 1 kicks off on Saturday, March 22nd. There, all twelve participating teams will not only compete for the trophy, but also one of only three spots for the region at the next international tournament: Masters Toronto. With the Pacific growing fiercer by the minute, which teams will make it there? Let's go ahead and have a look at everything theremore

Earlier today, on March 10th, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced a multi-year partnership with Capcom. This collaboration integrates the Street Fighter esports ecosystem with the EWC. The announcement follows the return of Street Fighter to the 2025 edition of the mega esports festival in Riyadh. Street Fighter 6 and the Esports World Cup In 2024, Street Fighter 6 became the first fighting game to join the Esports World Cup. What followed was a 32-player tournament featuring competitors from aroundmore