Valorant Esports News

VALORANT is entering an exciting new era as it celebrates its 5th anniversary with Season 2025 and the always-expected VALORANT dev updates bring a comprehensive overview of what players can expect in the coming months, covering various aspects of the game from agents to esports. Valorant to Introduce 2 More New Agents in 2025 John Goscicki, the Agents Lead, revealed that three new agents will be joining the roster in 2025: Tejo, a Colombian initiator, is described as a "manmore

Introduction to Sage Valorant, the popular tactical shooter by Riot Games, features a diverse roster of agents, each with unique abilities. Sage stands out as the quintessential support agent, providing healing and resurrection capabilities that can turn the tide of any match. This article delves into Sage’s abilities, strategies, and tips to help you become a proficient Sage player in Valorant. Her utility makes her indispensable in both defensive and offensive situations. Understanding Sage's role can significantly improve your team'smore

We are about to start VALORANT Season 2025, and Riot Games Studio Head Anna Donlon reflects on a journey defined by evolution, community, and ambition. Season 2025 is not just another milestone—it’s a celebration of the game’s vibrant relationship with its global fanbase. Looking Back: Highlights of 2024 2024 was a landmark year for VALORANT, with the introdution of two new agents, Clove and Vyse, map pool expansion with Abyss and the long-anticipated debut on consoles. The competitive scene alsomore

The new year is starting out with a bang for VALORANT, and the bundles team could not be left behind. Now, start off 2025 the right way with the new EX.O bundle coming to the game, adding an enticing new look to some of your favorite weapons like the Vandal or Sheriff, as well as a new Katana! Using eye-catching purple hues, EX.O will be the very first skin bundle of the year, and promises to be an exciting waymore

With the 2025 VCT Kickoff tournament just days away, we have just been given a first look at the latest Team Capsules for the upcoming season. Here’s everything you need to know about the new team bundles. What’s in the Bundle? The 2025 Team Capsules bring familiar content with some exciting updates. Each capsule includes a Classic skin featuring a refreshed design, complete with new visual effects. Additionally, every bundle will come with a Player Card, a Charm, and amore

We’re six days into the new year and VALORANT has already delivered our first present of the year. Starting with the launch of Episode 10 Act 1 on January 8th, a new cosmetic item, FLEX will be introduced as an equipable cosmetic on the Spray Wheel, taking one of the slots that players can equip sprays on. VALORANT is Adding Another Cosmetic you can Fiddle Like we know with melee weapons, spammability is really important. We wanted to take thatmore

Riot Games has finally lifted the curtain on the newest addition to Valorant’s diverse roster of agents. Tejo, an Initiator from Colombia, is set to make his explosive debut as Agent 27. After weeks of cryptic teasers and speculation, players can now dive into his kit, which has the potential to shake up the game’s meta. First Look at Tejo The teasers for Tejo began weeks ago, leaving fans guessing about the identity and role of the mysterious Agent. Onmore

Former Counter-Strike pro and FPS legend Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek has announced a Charity Fragathon for January 2025. Throughout the month, Shroud will stream with a frag counter, and every frag will add $1 to the total amount. Additionally, subs and donations will act as multipliers, increasing the per-frag contribution. He will also invite his friends to his LAN setup (in his own home) to donate “frags” and further boost the total. During the entire month of January, Shroud’s IRL streamsmore

The 2024 Valorant season was an amazing year for the esports, solidifying its position as one of the most-watched first-person shooters globally. With record-breaking viewership, interesting storylines and surprising outcomes, the year was filled with unforgettable moments that shaped the Valorant pro scene. Underdog teams rising to prominence? Check. Established powerhouses facing unexpected challenges? Double Check. Excitement reaching new heights during major events?  HUGE Check! Thrilling matches unfolded in front of millions of viewers across all year and as themore

Esports betting is becoming a significant part of the global gaming ecosystem, offering fans an additional way to engage with their favorite teams and tournaments. While the rise of competitive gaming has been meteoric, the legality of betting on esports varies widely across the world. Different countries have adopted distinct approaches, from comprehensive regulation to outright prohibition. In this article, we explore the global landscape of gambling on esports, highlighting countries where it's permitted and diving into the factors shapingmore

The landscape of online gamble on Esports in the United States is a complex and rapidly evolving one, shaped by state-by-state regulations and federal policies. As of 2024, the legal status of online gambling varies significantly from one state to another, with some fully embracing both online casinos and sports betting, while others maintain restrictions or outright bans. This article takes a deep dive into the current legal status of online gambling across the US, highlights key states where thismore

As 2024 closes, the stage is set for another thrilling year of VALORANT competition. Following Shopify Rebellion’s dominant performance at the Game Changers Championship 2024, the 2025 VCT Game Changers NA season promises to be even more electrifying. With a revamped format, more broadcast days, and increased prize money. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 season. A Revitalized Competitive Format The 2025 season introduces a format designed for accessibility, competition, and excitement. Operated by Raidiant, a women-ledmore

As the calendar approaches the end of 2024, the competitive VALORANT scene is buzzing with anticipation. Riot Games has rolled out the curtain on yet another key event in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 schedule, this time revealing the matchups for the VCT Pacific Kickoff tournament. Starting January 18th, twelve elite teams from across the Pacific region will battle it out for two coveted spots at VCT Masters Bangkok later in the year. Here’s everything you need to know aboutmore

While the year draws to a close, players, teams, and all things VALORANT are gearing up for the start of the VCT in 2025. To begin the new year in style, the VCT 2025 EMEA Kickoff will see the return of some of our favorite teams and players to the stage on January 15th. At the first VCT EMEA tournament of 2025, all 12 participating teams will compete for the VCT EMEA Kickoff trophy, as well as a chance tomore

Riot Games shared with the gaming community that starting in 2025, partnered teams in League of Legends (LoL) Esports and VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) will be allowed to enter partnerships with Riot-approved betting platforms. This decision marks a departure from Riot's long-standing stance against gambling sponsorships in its esports ecosystem, undoubtedly reshaping the financial landscape of competitive gaming. The new policy The new sponsorship policy, set to take effect in 2025, applies to partnered teams in the Americas and EMEAmore

Former NRG and VCT Americas player Austin “crashies” Roberts as the newest addition to their lineup. Crashies is set to temporarily sit in for Leo “Leo” Jannesson, whose health is likely to prevent his appearance in time for Fnatic’s 2025 season-start in VCT EMEA. It has not been outright confirmed that crashies will replace Leo for the VCT EMEA season start or any of the later tournaments for that matter, and his addition to the roster appears to be amore

Ready your aims, as Riot Games is set to release the highly anticipated Araxys 2.0 skin bundle, a new addition to the popular Araxys collection. Offering fresh skins for fan-favorite weapons like the Phantom, the Guardian, and a new-look Melee weapon, the Araxys 2.0 bundle is not one you will want to miss! This update promises not just a visual treat but also enhanced animations and unique effects that elevate gameplay aesthetics. With the Araxys series already a hit, themore

With the arrival of VALORANT Patch 9.11, the final patch of the year, Riot Games introduces a range of impactful updates aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience. While our previous article already covered the transformative changes to the ping system and Neon nerfs, this article will explore the rest of the patch in detail, highlighting the agent buffs, gameplay updates, and bug fixes that close out the year for VALORANT. Vyse buffs: Razorvine and Arc Rose tweaks Vyse receives somemore

The final VALORANT Night Market of 2024 is finally here! Starting December 16th 05:00 PM PT, players can tune into the game and check their respective draws, hoping for a Christmas miracle. What is a Night Market? VALORANT Night Market is a unique recurrent theme in the game where players can buy skins at discounted prices. But it is not as simple, these discounts are randomly assigned and players cannot choose the skins they can buy. In sort of amore

As we edge nearer to the end of 2024, the VALORANT Calendar for 2025 only continues to find more and more definition in the form of enticing details, developing roster storylines, and fleshed out tournament schedules. The first of which has now been revealed - VCT Americas Kickoff. Set to kick off (see what I did there?) on the 16th of January, the 12 teams in the Americas league will clash for the coveted 2 spots to VCT Masters Bangkokmore