WHO’S YOUR GO-TO AGENT? The most popular VALORANT agents look different depending on your rank. Source: Esports Tales
FULL SENSE returns to Game Changers by acquiring the SISU roster. Competing as FULL SENSE SISU, the team heads to VCT Pacific (Sept 14–20 in Bali) for a shot at one of two spots at the Championship in São Paulo this October.
NS RedForce are headed to Finals Weekend. They end Gen.G’s undefeated Stage 2 run, become Busan’s first Upper Finalist, and punch their ticket to VALORANT Champions Shanghai
THE SOUND OF THE PLAYOFFS IS HERE 📷📷 “FAZ O MUNDO OUVIR” ft. @rinconsapiencia and @apriscilla is officially LIVE as the #VCTAmericas Stage 2 Playoffs theme! 📷
VALORANT Champions 2026 heads to Shanghai: Group stage at Jing’an Sports Center, Finals at Mercedes‑Benz Arena. Tickets on sale Aug 30 (Mastercard) & Sept 2 (general). Prices range from $28 (Tier 4) to $169 (Tier 1 Bundle).
ONSIDE Gaming shock Team Secret with a 2-0 win in VCT Pacific Stage 2, eliminating them from the 2026 season. Xiesta starred with 46 kills, including a 30-bomb on Split, as the Tier 2 Korean squad continues its rise after dominating VCL Korea.
The Esports Nations Cup, first planned for Nov 2026 in Riyadh, has been postponed to Nov 2027 after organizers reviewed the regional situation, marking a one‑year delay for the inaugural edition of the tournament.
VALORANT’s Aeris bundle arrives Aug 19 for 9,500 VP, featuring Vandal, Bandit, Guardian & Marshal skins, plus the “Suit of Aeris” melee that shifts from dagger to sword to greatsword. Includes custom animations, a card-themed finisher, and four color variants.
FURIA makes history by migrating its inclusive CS2 roster to VALORANT, the first full team to switch games while preserving structure and inclusivity. The move taps into Riot’s VCT Game Changers circuit, offering greater visibility and sustainability for the roster.
