Valorant Esports News

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

The start of the VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 1 is fast approaching, which means top-tier VALORANT in one of the fiercest regions in the world is set to return to our screens. Starting Wednesday, March 26th, the tournament will see the twelve participating teams battle it out to secure one of three tickets for the next international tournament of the year: Masters Toronto. Let's go ahead and take a look at everything you need to know about the VCT 2025more

Patch 10.04 for VALORANT is about to land with major changes to shake up the game once again. Biggest news is new Thai duelist, Waylay, will be arriving in VALORANT with the new launch of V25 Act 2. The patch is set to drop on Wednesday, the 5th of March. Waylay Dashes Into the Fray The 28th VALORANT agent, Waylay will be officially available for players to get their hands on with the launch of the new Act. With hermore

T1 has emerged victorious at VALORANT Masters Bangkok, securing their first major international title after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over G2 Esports in the Grand Final. The win grants them valuable VCT points and a $250,000 prize, setting them up as a top contender for the rest of the season. A Tale of Two Playoff Runs Both teams had a similar start in the Swiss Stage, each suffering one loss before taking different playoff paths. G2 dominated the upper bracket, securingmore

After weeks of teasing, Riot Games has finally unveiled Waylay, VALORANT’s newest agent and the latest addition to its duelist lineup. The reveal took place during the grand finals of VCT Masters: Bangkok, where players got their first look at Thailand’s radiant speedster. With the ability to transform into pure light, Waylay brings a unique playstyle to the game, combining rapid mobility with a devastating hindering effect that slows down enemies in multiple ways. Let’s take a deep dive intomore

Grand Finals time for viewers of VCT Masters Bangkok. With only one match today, we’re delivering a premium suite of betting odds for your pleasure. G2 and T1 face off in one final epic clash for the first international title of the season. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet your money on using GGbets. *Bestmore

Valorant's Bind map stands out for its unique design and strategic gameplay elements. This map features two bomb sites connected by teleporters, offering distinct tactical opportunities and challenges. Understanding the layout, callouts, and strategies specific to Bind is crucial for success. The combination of open spaces and tight corridors makes it a favorite among players who enjoy dynamic and fast-paced gameplay. Mastery of Bind can significantly improve your overall performance in Valorant. Overview of Bind Bind is set in amore

The first International VALORANT event of the year is coming to an end. Tomorrow, G2 Esports ​will take on T1 for the Masters Bangkok title. The Grand Finals ceremony will feature a showmatch showcasing the latest VALORANT duelist. Let's look at what the day has in store for us. VALORANT Masters Bangkok Grand Finals Showmatch feat. TenZ and JohnQT The Grand Finals ceremony that will precede the clash between G2 Esports and T1 will feature Team Thailand taking on Team International. Team Thailand, representing the hosts, will feature some of the biggest VALORANT names in Thailand, including Cgrs, the formermore

Only 3 teams remain in contention in VCT Masters Bangkok. The inaugural international event for the 2025 VALORANT calendar continues to deliver with new challengers and heart-pounding storylines. Both EDward Gaming and T1 have one chance left, in this Lower Finals tomorrow, to prove themselves worthy of challenging G2 for the crown. The tension is riveting. Both teams have shown immense form to make it this deep. However, only one can advance. G2 Awaits the Victor After a successful rematchmore

Masters Bangkok is reaching a fervor pitch and we come down to the final 4. With 2 more matches coming today, only 3 teams will survive the culling and one team will be the first to advance to the first international Grand Finals stage of the calendar year. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet yourmore

The highly anticipated clash between Tundra Esports and Team Liquid in DreamLeague Season 25 has taken an unexpected turn, as Tundra's dominant run was halted by PARIVISION in a shocking 1-2 defeat. Despite being tournament favorites and showing exceptional form with two consecutive tournament victories, Tundra now faces a challenging path ahead. Our team of analysts have sat down and collected, what we think, are the best team for YOU to bet on today. All outcomes for selected matches aremore