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Valorant's competitive scene is about to get a whole lot bigger! Riot Games has just revealed the 5v5 Champions Tour starting early 2021, featuring three levels of competition.
Riot Games has revealed details of the First Strike North America tournament. $100K will be shared among the top eight teams in the region.
The first Valorant First Strike Europe qualifier was definitely full of twists and turns. While G2 Esports had lost - to the surprise of everyone - against Guild Esports, Riot Games reversed the result. Charged with using an exploit, David Beckham's organization was sanctioned.
Several teams of influencers competed at the Valorant Spike Nations to win $100,000 for the good cause. It's finally Portugal that wins this first edition!
The Korean roster of T1 is changing. After having dismissed FrosteN and Sunday, the Valorant team now adds Anaks and Harry in its ranks!
Esports organization Cloud9 has signed the Team MAJKL roster, that will now compete in Valorant under the name Cloud9 White.
Sponsors play an important role in esports. It's difficult to last if no investors support it. Riot Games is currently in discussions to find the first sponsors for Valorant.
Guild Esports, the London-based esports organisation that boasts David Beckham as a co-owner, have revealed they are moving into Valorant with the acquisition of the all-Swedish Bonk roster.
HyP and Fearoth were released by Ninja in Pyjamas, and they are now no longer under contract. They can sign where they want and without transfer fees.
After the departures of Asuna, diceyzx and KOLER, Immortals had no choice but to recruit new players. The organization has decided to make it simple and efficient by officializing three arrivals in one go.
T1 hasn't had the expected results in Valorant. Currently changing the face of its roster, it has decided to recruit Sam "DaZeD" Marine.
Team Heretics recently announced its arrival in Valorant. The Spanish organization hasn't finalized its roster has recruited a former CS:GO player who joins the team.
Europe is still a bit behind North America in Valorant. The scene isn't as developed, but new organizations are trying the adventure every week. such as Team Heretics.
The 100 Thieves roster in Valorant is now known. After having separated from almost all of its players, the organization has now rebuilt itself.
NRG could soon have its own Valorant team. Rumors are saying that a coach and several well-known players are going to be part of it.
Since the beginning of Valorant, forZE felt a little lonely. The Russian community will now be able to count on Gambit Esports which presented the integrity of its Valorant team.
The Chinese organization, FunPlus Phoenix, wants to be ambitious on the European market. It has appointed a new General Manager who will take care of the Valorant and CS:GO teams.
First Strike is the first regional tournament organized in Valorant. It will be held all over the world, with the eight best teams from each region competing against each other.
G2 and Team Liquid are participating in a showmatch next Sunday. The goal is to decide between the two best teams in Europe. This advertisement isn't to the liking of FunPlus Phoenix — whose results have always been better than those of Liquid.
The North American Valorant scene is being stung by several matchfixing accusations — not related to Valorant, but to CS:GO matches played last year by players who have since moved over to Riot's new game.
