Valorant Esports News

Riot Games is rolling out Patch 10.02 for VALORANT, bringing a series of important bug fixes across all platforms. This update addresses gameplay inconsistencies, agent-specific issues, and observer bugs while also implementing improvements to Premier mode on PC. Let’s dive into the details of what’s getting fixed. Bug Fixes for All Platforms General Fixed a critical issue where certain types of damage could leave players with Regen Shields at 1 HP instead of killing them. This also resolves an issuemore

With the VCT 2025 Season now underway, VALORANT is introducing the all new VCT 2025 Season Capsule to the game. This new capsule will allow you to represent the VCT region you support, as well as show off your love for the highest tier of competitive VALORANT. What's in the VCT 2025 Season Capsule? The new VCT Season Capsule coming to VALORANT will include all of the following: VCT Karambit Four Regional Player Cards Four Gun Buddies Taking center stagemore

Biography of Chamber Vincent Fabron, known as Chamber in Valorant, is a Frenchman driven by a singular goal. His journey is marked by his willingness to sacrifice anything that stands in his way. Fabron’s background is deeply rooted in combat and weaponry. He initially served in the French military before becoming a private military contractor (PMC) marksman. His skills and expertise eventually led him to a role as a weapons designer for Kingdom Defense. However, his employment there was merelymore

Fissure Playground continues and that will be the main focus of today's odds. As teams face elimination for the first major LAN event of Dota 2 in 2025. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in Dota 2, VALORANT and Counter-Strike for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 31st of January, 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team.  Featured Match of the Day Fissure Playground #1more

The VCT EMEA Kickoff tournament picks up again today with Gentle Mates and Fnatic facing off with elimination on the line, making it today's Strafe Featured Match of the Day. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in VALORANT and Counter-Strike for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 30th of January, 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team.  Featured Match of the Day VCT 2025: EMEAmore

On January 25, 2024, Into the Breach (ITB) released a public statement announcing their closure, marking the beginning of a huge scandal in the esports industry. Initial Public Statement The Announcement Into the Breach released an official statement revealing that significant mismanagement had been discovered within the organization. The investigation uncovered that an individual who had been entrusted with all financial and monetary decisions had been embezzling funds for personal use. Impact on Operations The organization stated that this betrayalmore

At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2024, Team Spirit and Eternal Fire take the centre stage for an electrifying grand final matchup, making it Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in Dota 2, League of Legends and VALORANT for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 26th of January, 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team.  Featured Match of the Day 2025more

The BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 enters it's Semi Finals stage, Team Spirit and Natus Vincere taking the centre stage as the Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. The list also features games from League of Legends and VALORANT with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Bestmore

At the LCK Cup 2025, T1 and KT Rolster take the centre stage for the first telecom war of the year, making it the Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. We have also curated a list of matches from VALORANT and Counter-Strike with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Lossmore

Riot Games is ringing in the Lunar New Year with the Helix Bundle, a sleek snake-themed collection to honor the Year of the Snake in 2025. Packed with venomous designs and a groundbreaking new cosmetic, here’s everything you need to know about the bundle. What’s in the Helix Skin Bundle? The Helix Skin Bundle is a half bundle, offering fewer skins but making up for it with unique flair. Here’s what’s included: Phantom Skin: A dynamic, snake-inspired design with glowingmore

Shopify Rebellion GC have made VALORANT history by qualifying for Challengers in North America. After getting past the Closed Qualifiers, SR GC are the first GC team to ever make it into the Tier-2 scene in VALORANT.   Shopify Rebellion continue to make history Despite an early loss to Winthrop in the Closed Qualifiers, Shopify Rebellion GC never let the odds defeat them. After powering through the lower bracket, SR GC went on to defeat Funhaver in convincing fashion duringmore

The VCT EMEA Kickoff continues today with the Lower Bracket featuring a highly anticipated clash between Fnatic and Natus Vincere. The list also features games from League of Legends and Counter-Strike with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 23rd ofmore

VALORANT Esports announced an important update for the Game Changers EMEA league, introducing relegation protection for Game Changers teams partnered with teams in VCT EMEA. Announced by Esports Product Manager Tomek (@GinTomek), this change shows how much Riot Games' is dedicated to helping develop a sustainable ecosystem for all their esports products. The Key Change: Relegation Protection Starting in the 2025 season, Game Changers organizations that are partnered with VCT EMEA squads will benefit from relegation protection. This initiative alignsmore

After teasing the addition of Rank Shields in the Patch 10.0 reveal trailer, Riot Games will officially introduce this exciting new feature in Patch 10.01. Designed to provide players with a buffer during their Competitive grind, Rank Shields aim to soften the frustration of instant demotions. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Rank Shields and how they work in VALORANT. What Are Rank Shields? Rank Shields are a new mechanic added to Competitive Mode for both PCmore

Today sees the continuation of the LEC Winter Season including the highly anticipated clash between Team Vitality and Movistar KOI. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Valorant and Dota 2. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather thanmore

Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode has become a popular way for players to warm up and practice their aim, however, many players wonder how Valorant TDM progression compares to ranked play, especially when it comes to completing weekly missions. Let's dive into the details of TDM vs ranked Valorant progression and answer the burning question: Does TDM count towards weekly missions? Valorant TDM progression Team Deathmatch was introduced as a fast-paced 5v5 game mode where players can practice their gunplay andmore

Today sees the continuation of ESL One Raleigh 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier including the highly anticipated clash between AVULUS and OG. For the non-DOTA 2 fans, we have curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: League Of Legends and Valorant. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focusmore

Today sees the beginning of the Closed Qualifier of ESL One Raleigh 2025, including a highly anticipated matchup between Tundra Esports and Team Secret. For the non-DOTA fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in League of Legends and VALORANT as well. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Lossmore

California may be no stranger to wildfires, but the latest fires affecting the Greater Los Angeles area are like nothing we have seen in a very long time. In response to this devastating tragedy sweeping through Southern California, Riot Games has announced a relief fundraiser aimed at providing critical support to all those affected by natural disasters. The gaming giant has a history of stepping up during times of crisis, and this initiative is no exception. The fundraiser aims tomore

With the continuation of VCT 2025 EMEA, the event brings us a clash between giants NRG and Cloud9. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Counter-Strike and League of Legends. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Best Esports Predictionsmore