Valorant Esports News

The final chapter of VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 is upon us. After weeks of high-octane action, upsets, redemption arcs, and breakout performances, only two teams remain in the race to lift the trophy. In one corner stands Paper Rex, the Pacific juggernaut on a resurgent upper bracket run. In the other, Fnatic, the kings of comebacks, surging from the depths of the lower bracket yet again. This isn’t just a battle for a trophy; it’s a showdown between two ofmore

Gen.G has arrived in Toronto – and they have arrived in style. The Korean roster may not have the aura of their 2024 counterpart, but the reimagined team is far from declawed. With Masters Toronto well along now, Gen.G became of the first 2 teams to qualify for the Playoffs Stage, and they have done so in dominating fashion. MIBR Smashed The opening series of Toronto brought the exciting matchup between MIBR and Gen.G. For many, this would be onemore

The VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 Swiss Stage began with eight teams battling it out. After four intense days of action, only four teams have secured their spot in the Playoffs. These teams will now join the top seeds from each international league. Starting tomorrow, June 13, the eight remaining teams will face off in a double-elimination bracket for a shot at the second Masters title of the year. Opening Round Fixtures & Predictions The Playoffs will kick off with themore

As Ninjas in Pyjamas celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, the Swedish esports organization has evolved far beyond its origins as a Counter-Strike clan founded in June 2000. Under the leadership of CEO Hicham Chahine, what began as a financially struggling esports team has transformed into NIP Group, a publicly traded digital entertainment conglomerate generating over $100 million in revenue and operating across multiple continents. The journey from near-bankruptcy to becoming the world's largest esports organization reflects both Chahine's unconventionalmore

Happy Pride Month! As is tradition, VALORANT will celebrate the month with redeem codes for in-game items. For 2025, the players get a new title, a gun buddy and the eight previous player cards. Additionally, Riot Games has commissioned a mural celebrating Pride Month from community artist Strawberry7. You can find the artwork around Trinity-Bellwoods park, just 20 minutes from the Masters Toronto venue. How to Redeem Pride Month Codes? Visit the code redemption page Login with your Riot IDmore

VALORANT has temporarily disabled Omen across all game modes after a critical bug was discovered involving his Dark Cover (E) ability. The bug, first flagged by Wolves Esports Head Coach Fayde on May 31st, allowed Omen players to “ghost” around the map while using the “real world” equip of Dark Cover (E). Players could move freely, see opponents, and even hear footsteps — all while being invisible. Naturally, this completely broke the competitive integrity of the game. The bug likelymore

The big news of the day is VALORANT’s long-awaited replay system is finally coming in September – and we now have a patch number for it! However, many more changes and updates have also been announced in the latest Riot Games video to celebrate the game’s 5-year anniversary. Let’s quickly run through them all. Power Creep, Ability Balance, Visual Update Earlier this year, conversation started picking up on the visual clutter and ability layering concerns in VALORANT. The continuously improvingmore

With the upcoming 5-year anniversary for VALORANT approaching, Riot Games has announced a bevy of massive changes and overhauls for all players to expect. The biggest one, announced earlier this year, was confirmation of the Replay System coming out in September. We now have our first official look on how the replay system will look on launch. However, VALORANT’s also getting a makeover this anniversary, with the game upgrading to Unreal Engine 5 and bringing with it the step upmore

The second VALORANT Night Market of 2025 is here. Starting from June 5th, it is set to run until the 24th of the same month. For those of you who have yet to snag your dream skin, perhaps this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. What is VALORANT’s 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 a lucky draw, players receive six drawsmore

VALORANT is turning five, and Riot Games is throwing a party across Europe to mark the milestone. From May 31st to June 18th, Riot Play Club venues in the UK, Ireland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden will host in-person celebrations packed with themed games, community vibes, and exclusive activities. Expect birthday cupcakes, a VALORANT-themed piñata, and even a nostalgic game of Pass the Parcel, all with a tactical twist. Custom Swiftplay matches will also bring back old versions of agents andmore

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