Valorant Esports News

After the success of the Esports World Cup featuring some of the best organizations, the EWCF now plans to organize an even bigger fiesta — the Esports Nations Cup. In November 2026, the best esports athletes from around the world will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, donning their national colors. What do we know about the Esports Nations Cup? At the New Global Sport Conference 2025, the EWCF officially announced the Esports Nations Cup, a tournament featuring national teams. “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport. The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fanmore

Team Falcons has successfully defended their EWC Club Championship title, securing their second crown in the 2025 edition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While this back-to-back victory represents a remarkable achievement, the path to glory reveals a narrative about financial resources, participation breadth, and the surprisingly competitiveness other organizations were able to achieve, almost spoiling Falcons party. Falcons' multi-title assault Team Falcons approached the 2025 Esports World Cup with a clear strategy; compete in nearly everything. The Saudi Arabian organizationmore

Valorant Mobile officially launched in China, delivering one of the strongest mobile game debuts in recent years. The shooter generated $1 million in iOS revenue within 24 hours and recorded around 170,000 iPhone downloads, quickly reaching the #1 spot on Apple’s download chart and placing among the top 10 grossing games, currently at #7. Launch record expected after pre-registration phase The release follows the overwhelming anticipation, with over 70 million pre-registrations, one of the highest amounts in Chinese mobile gaming history. Valorant Mobile was co-developed by Riot Games and Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios, the same team behind PUBG Mobile. At launch, the game includesmore

The Group Stage for VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2 has passed and now makes way for the Playoffs. The remaining top 8 teams in the Americas league will battle one another for the final regional trophy of the season and one potential final shot to qualify for the most prestigious event of the year – VALORANT Champions Paris. Let’s take a look at everything there is to know about VCT Americas Stage 2 Playoffs before it kickstarts on August 21st.more

VALORANT Patch 11.04 is here with a host of changes that aim to give a fun twist to the gameplay with map rotations, agent buffs, quality-of-life improvements, and fresh opportunities for community support. Here’s what you need to know. Sage and Chamber Buffs in VALORANT Patch 11.04 Chamber’s Trademark: The range restriction has been lifted, allowing Chamber to place his trap with more flexibility. The previous range limit has now officially been removed to better fit modern VALORANT playstyles. Sage’s Abilities: Embracing her identity as a Controller-hybrid Sentinel, Sage’s Barrier Orb and Resurrection have received range increases. The Sage wallmore

The Group Stage of the VCT EMEA 2025 Stage 2 has come and gone, which means it's time for the playoffs! The top eight teams in the region will now battle to come away with the final EMEA trophy of the year, as well as to secure themselves a spot at the biggest event of the year: VALORANT Champions Paris. Let's take a look at everything there is to know about the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs before the actionmore

If you’re a gamer trying to switch between Valorant and Battlefield 6, you might have already hit a roadblock: EA’s Javelin anti-cheat and Riot’s Vanguard don’t play nicely together. The problem isn’t your PC, it’s how both games protect themselves from cheaters. Some trending questions have emerged after that finding: Can I only play one of them at a time? Do I need to uninstall Valorant to be able to play Battlefield 6? Short answer: No. But you can’t have both games’ anti-cheat systems runningmore

Apeks has become the first team to rise from Ascension to fall back out after a single season. Following a year marked by high hopes, hard lessons, and a relentless string of defeats, the Norwegian squad’s rapid relegation signals both the unforgiving nature of top-tier competition and the uncertainties built into Riot Games’ evolving league format. Apeks’ Challenging Venture into the VCT EMEA League Apeks made a significant leap in 2024 by winning the EMEA Ascension, securing their place inmore

VALORANT Esports has launched Shotcall, a unique Twitch extension designed to gamify the live match experience for fans. Exclusively available on desktop, Shotcall lets fans engage directly with the action by making real-time predictions on pivotal moments during VCT (VALORANT Champions Tour) matches. Accurate predictions earn you points and a place on the Shotcall leaderboard. Think of it as a mini-game unfolding alongside the high-stakes esports action you already love. How Shotcall Works Participating in Shotcall is simple and interactive:more

The North American Game Changers scene just got a little more interesting! 100 Thieves, one of the region's most popular esports organizations, just announced their first-ever GC roster, spearheaded by former-pro-turned-popular streamer Lydia "lidyuh" Wilson. Meet the 100 Thieves Game Changers Roster For their first GC roster, 100 Thieves has put up a squad that is not without its fair share of competitive experience. First up we have the former YFP X duo of Emily "melya" Khan and Jina "marceline" Kim, with the latter having competed in VALORANT since 2022. Next up we have Presley "Slandy" Anderson and Jasmine "Jazzyk1ns"more

Riot Games has announced that VALORANT Champions 2026 will take place in Shanghai, China. This marks the first time that VALORANT Champions will be hosted in China and the second time that the region will host an international tournament after VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024. Building on Past Successes Shanghai is no stranger to the global VALORANT spotlight. Just last season, the city hosted Masters Shanghai 2024 at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Arena. That event drew very high viewership, a packed venue,more

The current no.1 Chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup by defeating Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Finals. With the win, Magnus has won $250k for himself and 1000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Chess at EWC 2025: A Recap The EWC 2025 Chess action kicked off with the LCQs featuring 16 players. Only five of them made it through: Nihal Sarin Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian Anish Giri Andrey Episenko These joined the 11more

Approximately two months ago, North American VALORANT talent Sean Gares released a video exposing the NA Challengers circuit, alleging the existence of betting rings, match-fixing, and more. In response to Sean and other community members' allegations, Riot Games announced a thorough investigation into the claims. Last night, Riot Games announced the completion of their investigation, revealing they found no conclusive evidence to substantiate any violations of competitive integrity. Sean Gares’ Exposé and NA Challengers Allegations On May 25th, approximately a week after his initial statements, exposing alleged violations of competitive integrity within NA Challengers. The core allegations were: Match-fixing andmore

Riot Games has launched their most playful summer skin bundle yet with the SplashX collection, bringing water gun warfare and pool party vibes to VALORANT alongside the brand new Unreal Engine 5 major deployment. This colorful, fun-themed bundle transforms your weapons into aquatic toys perfect for battling through the summer heat. The bundle maintains full compatibility across all VALORANT platforms, including PC and console versions. The water effects and animations perform consistently regardless of platform, ensuring all players can enjoymore

Today, VALORANT celebrates a major technical milestone: the official upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3. While longtime players might not notice drastic changes at first glance, this foundational update paves the way for a new era of innovation and smoother gameplay in the years ahead. A New Engine for a New Era After years on Unreal Engine 4.27, VALORANT has now migrated to Unreal Engine 5.3. This switch is a future-proofing move by Riot Games, enabling the developers to take advantage of enhanced graphics, more flexible content creation, and streamlined patching systems down the line. Players won’t see major visual changesmore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

In the world of top-tier esports, hardware matters. Every fraction of a second, every pixel, and every click can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Professional players in CS2 and VALORANT are some of the most discerning tech enthusiasts, relying on only the best mice, keyboards, and headsets. Drawing on detailed data from their current setups, this article highlights the most popular choices and what makes them stand out among elite competitors. Disclaimer: All peripheral usage statistics and pro player gear data featured in this article were sourced from prosettings.net as of July 2025. Peripheral popularity and player preferences can changemore

The "PMID Problem Generic" error in VALORANT is a payment-related issue that prevents players from purchasing VALORANT Points (VP) or Radianite Points (RP) through the game's store. This error message appears when Riot Games' payment system encounters problems with specific payment methods or experiences internal technical difficulties that affect transaction processing. What Is the 'PMID Problem Generic' in VALORANT? PMID stands for Payment ID, a crucial component of VALORANT's payment infrastructure that manages in-game transactions. When players see the "PMID Temporarilymore

The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore