VALORANT players will be able to choose which weapon variant to unlock starting in Patch 1.09
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Finally. Gone are the days where you had to spend precious Radianite on VALORANT weapon variants you didn’t want VALORANT revenue strategist Miles “Usury” Metzger informed fans of the good news in today’s blog, explaining that you can buy any weapon variant directly starting in Patch 1.09. In its current state, players who want the final variant have to […]
Riot “looking into ways” to make non-damaging assists reflect on your combat score in VALORANT
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Sage mains finally have something to be happy about. Some VALORANT fans may begrudgingly pick support agents because their performance won’t be reflected in their combat score. That may change in the future, according to Riot. Senior producer Ian Fielding discussed VALORANT‘s combat score in today’s blog post. And while frags are the most important factor for a high […]
Riot teams up with Prime Gaming to dish out exclusive VALORANT loot starting next week
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Amazon Prime members will receive in-game rewards for free. Amazon Prime members are in luck. Riot is once again partnering up with Prime Gaming to deliver free in-game items to Amazon Prime members. And now, Riot’s newest title, VALORANT, is getting some love starting next week. “We’re kicking things off next week on September 16 with […]
ShahZaM believes Sentinels are the best VALORANT team in NA “by far,” but knows they “can’t get too comfortable”
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The VALORANT pro discussed his team’s secret to success. Sentinels’ dominance in the North American VALORANT scene is undeniable. The star-studded team came in first place in three of their last four tournaments, defeating competitors handily and taking home a lucrative piece of the pie in winnings. With so much success at the pro level, some might […]
Riot will compensate VALORANT players for weekly mission mishap
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Thank you, Riot. VALORANT fans now have something to look forward to next week. VALORANT players discovered that there were only two missions this week instead of the typical three. To make up for it, Riot is going to add an extra mission next week along with a couple of added bonuses, the company announced today. Players will receive […]
VALORANT players discover crouch jump technique to counter Sage wall on Split
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This useful tip can help you get on new vantage points. A VALORANT player shared how to counter Sage’s wall on Split mid last night, using crouch jump to get on a box. And now, another fan has added on. VALORANT player u/kratzk0pp expanded on the idea today, breaking down exactly how to crouch jump and other ways it can […]
All VALORANT knife skins and how to get them
Frag with style. Knife skins are perfect for sending a message and playing mind games with your opponents. They might come with a hefty price tag, but they’re well worth the investment. Riot disappointed fans with its lackluster skins in the game’s closed beta in April, but the devs have upped the ante and made […]
How to watch BLAST Invitational: VALORANT Ignition Series
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G2 look to secure their seventh consecutive win. Danish tournament organizer BLAST is joining forces with Twitch to host the final installment of the VALORANT Ignition Series in Europe. Broadcast on Twitch, the three-day event will feature four of the top teams in the world for a massive €50,000 (roughly $59,000) prize pool. FunPlus Phoenix, Ninjas in […]
All VALORANT Ignition Series tournament results
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The Ignition Series is Riot’s first step in building a VALORANT esports scene. The VALORANT Ignition Series is a series of tournaments created in partnership with players, teams, content creators, and tournament organizers from all over the world. It’s Riot’s first step in building a VALORANT esports scene. And instead of major events or a league structure, it focuses […]
BLAST to host VALORANT Ignition Series event on Sept. 11
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The three-day tournament will feature FunPlus Phoenix, G2 Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and Team Liquid. Danish tournament organizer BLAST is expanding into VALORANT for the final installment of the Ignition Series. The BLAST VALORANT Twitch Invitational will include four of the best teams in Europe for a €50,000 ($59,000) prize pool. FunPlus Phoenix, G2 Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and […]