VALORANT News & Tips

VALORANT Reveal Dragon-Inspired Ultra Edition Skin 'Elderflame'

VALORANT have revealed their first-ever Ultra Edition Skin; Elderflame. Awaken the fire within. Unlock VALORANT’s...

Mandatory.GG Announced As The Next Stop For VALORANT's Ignition Series

Riot Games has announced the next stop for VALORANT’s Ignition Series. Mandatory.gg will be hosting a 128 team tournament...

All the VALORANT Updates From Patch 1.03

The VALORANT devs have released the patch notes for version 1.03, and there are some pretty juicy mode and weapon updates,...

VALORANT Never Adding New Guns as Part of Future Content Updates

Prior to the release of patch 1.02, the first balance patch since the game’s launch, the developers at Riot released...

ardiis Joins G2 Esports VALORANT Team

ardiis has joined the G2 Esports VALORANT team as the fourth (and penultimate) member.  Former CS:GO pro ardiis...

Top Takeaways From T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Showdown

The T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Showdown was such a talent dense showcase, it was difficult to imagine it being a flop. For...

Team Vitality Announce VALORANT Vitality European Open

Team Vitality has announced their VALORANT  tournament - the Vitality European Open, as part of the Ignition Series...

VALORANT Devs Confirm Deathmatch Mode Is Coming

In another dev blog from Riot Games, the team behind VALORANT have answered more questions from the community on the future...

Best VALORANT Aim Guide: Fastest Ways to Improve Your Aim

Beyond the abilities and strategies the game of VALORANT has to offer, it goes without saying that when it comes to success...

YouTuber Flights Shows Off Insane Raze Tech

Chances are, if you are as addicted to VALORANT as I am, you have seen this video from a gamer named Flights. If you haven’t,...

Interview: Slasher on VALORANT Salaries, Viewership, Rosters & Scene

We recently sat down virtually with renowned esports journalist Slasher, to discuss the state of VALORANT esports. Slasher...

GGRecon VALORANT Power Rankings For T1 x NSG Gamers Showdown

T1 and Nerd Street Gamers are at it again and this time they’re holding what should be considered the biggest event...

pyth joins G2 Esports VALORANT Roster

G2 Esports continue to build their VALORANT roster in style, welcoming pyth to the team today. Swedish-born Jacob "pyth"...

100 Thieves Signs First VALORANT Roster

North American esports organisation 100 Thieves have announced their first VALORANT roster. Ahead of the T1 x Nerd Street...

T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Showdown - The Third Stop In The VALORANT Ignition Series

VALORANT esports is getting serious. After last week's first Ignition series tournaments in Japan and Europe, it’s...

G2 Esports Welcome paTiTek to VALORANT Roster

G2 Esports have announced their latest signing to their VALORANT team; paTiTek.  G2 have been building their impressive...

Knowledge Is Power: Prepare For VALORANT Ranked

Ranked queue is on its way. With patch 1.02, we’ll finally get access to the game mode which allows us to put our...

VALORANT Patch Notes 1.02 - Viper Buff, Competitive Mode, Map Changes

The VALORANT team have released the patch notes for Update 1.02, and boy, is there a lot to get into. From Competitive...

VALORANT Ranked Launch Changes Announced

Riot Games has announced the introduction of their competitive matchmaking queue with patch 1.02. Only minor adjustments...

Interview: Slasher On The Expectations & Outlook for VALORANT

We recently sat down virtually with renowned esports journalist Slasher, to discuss the state of VALORANT esports. Slasher...

VALORANT Devs Answer Questions about Unrated Balance Issues

The VALORANT developers at Riot Games have answered the fanbases burning questions about the balance issues in Unrated games. ...

Ignition Series Esports - G2 Esports VALORANT Invitational

With the G2 Esports VALORANT Invitational, the first tournament of the Ignition Series hits the road. The tournament will...

VALORANT Announce First NA Ignition Series Event

Only a few days ago, Riot Games announced the VALORANT Ignition Series of worldwide events, which will see them partner...

Best VALORANT Agent Tier List

VALORANT has finally launched and with it comes a big 1.0 patch, introducing a new map in Ascent & a new agent in Reyna....

VALORANT Invitationals Are Doing More Harm Than Good to the Growing Esport Scene

Scream, Hiko, Skadoodle, Brax – just a few of many giants of CSGO who have turned their attention to a new FPS, VALORANT....

ardiis Responds to Cheating & Match Fixing Allegations

Following a Medium article titled "Stopping a storm before it happens", which detailed CS:GO-turned-VALORANT pro...

G2 Esports Sign Mixwell as First Player and Captain of VALORANT Team

G2 Esports have welcomed Oscar ‘Mixwell’ Cañellas Colocho as the first player signed to their new VALORANT...

Riot Games announces VALORANT Ignition Series

Riot Games has announced the VALORANT Ignition Series, a partner program which aims to put emphasis on a select number of...

We Need Ranked in VALORANT Sooner Rather Than Later

When the VALORANT closed beta launched, it took the worldwide player base (or at least the NA/EU-wide player base at first)...

Korea Plays VALORANT A Little Differently

The air is thick with haze, the ground trembles, bright lights flash and you’re freezing but at least you’re...

Best VALORANT Settings Guide for Performance

VALORANT is a game that is built with performance in mind. Going with graphics that undershoot the capabilities of today’s...

VALORANT Patch Notes 1.01 - Sage Nerf, Spike Rush Changes & More

The VALORANT devs have dropped a surprise patch notes and update blog! The major changes are to Sage's abilities, the...

How T1 Dominated Ascent During Twitch Rivals North America

T1 back at it again. During the Twitch Rivals North America tournament this past weekend, the team built around...

Struggling With VALORANT’s Newest Map? Here Is How To Best Tackle Ascent

VALORANT’s release this past Tuesday has brought us not only a new agent but a new map among other additions. Ascent...

VALORANT: The Power of LAN Compels You

Local Area Network. Networking among players in your local area has been the foundation of many a storied esports community....

Reyna Enters VALORANT as a Juggernaut

The 11th agent entering VALORANT’s agent stable is Reyna, the vampiric juggernaut. Equipped with an ability to induce...

The Best Teams to Watch During Twitch Rivals

The first set of tournaments after full launch are starting. In a comprehensive global challenge, Twitch Rivals is currently...

Hiko Joins 100Thieves' VALORANT Roster

It was announced today with some fanfare that Spencer “Hiko” Martin has been recruited to the 100T VALORANT...

Skadoodle Completes T1 VALORANT Roster

T1 have added the fifth to their VALORANT roster - Skadoodle. The signing was announced today via their Twitter. Skadoodle...

Could VALORANT on Console Ever Work?

With the full launch of VALORANT on PC on June 2, console players are wondering when they will get their chance to play...

All The Details on the VALORANT Battle Pass

With the full launch of VALORANT also comes a Battle Pass, pre-packed with unlockable cosmetics. Players will be rewarded...

Sentinels' VALORANT Team Has Some Growing To Do

With VALORANT being such a brand spanking new game with an esports scene in its infancy, only a few full-fledged esports...

Did Riot Get It Right? - Launch Patch 1.0 Rundown

Launch day is finally here! The release of VALORANT comes with a brand new 1.0 patch that attempts to tackle various issues...

Every Weapon Skin in VALORANT

The full version of VALORANT has finally launched and is now live and free-to-play in all regions. The hype for the Riot...

VALORANT Episode 1: Ignition - Launch Times Announced

VALORANT's full release on June 2 now comes with handy release times! The full version of the game launches in approximately...

How Has Fish123 Not Found A Home in VALORANT?

The VALORANT esports space has been budding for some time now. With teams popping up, doing well, and then dispersing almost...

What Has VALORANT Beta Taught Us?

It’s over. The VALORANT beta has been taken down and the game will officially launch on June 2nd. For some of us,...

Why Are Pro Players Moving to VALORANT? (Interview with ec1s & TviQ)

VALORANT is hot, and other games are feeling the heat. As pro players seem to leave their professional esports career in...

New VALORANT Agent REYNA Announced

Riot Games has announced their new agent, Reyna. In a Twitter video, it is revealed that Reyna is from Mexico and is...

VALORANT's Controversial Anti-Cheat May Have Yet to Show Us Its Final Form

With VALORANT’s closed beta ending, and launch day closer than ever, one of the last lingering issues and common complaints...

Riot Games Teases New VALORANT Agent Release

Riot Games have teased the announcement of a new hero. In a video posted to their Brazilian Twitter account which was later...

T1 Brax Might Be The Best Player In VALORANT

Braxton "brax" Pierce might be the best VALORANT player in the world. The retired CS:GO player formerly...

VALORANT Announce $200k Twitch Rivals Tournament

The VALORANT closed beta ends today, and the full launch of the game is set for June 2nd. To celebrate, Riot Games are hosting...

Three Core Features to Quickly Improve VALORANT's Esports Experience

VALORANT’s release on June 2nd is around the corner, and with it, an influx of serious competition is to be expected....

Which VALORANT Ultimates Rank the Best Statistically?

A focal point of the macro view of VALORANT that is unlike its big brother CS:GO is the ultimate system. Every ultimate...

Are Gen.G Esports’ VALORANT Stable Early Forerunners?

Esports is a young people's game, has always taken on newcomers and that is only becoming more and more true with each...

TSM Announce VALORANT Roster

TSM (Team SoloMid) the North American esports organisation have signed their VALORANT roster. Eager to continue their reign...

Is Riot's Approach to Communication Better Than Valves?

On his personal stream, former CSGO pro player and streamer Spencer "Hiko" Martin talked about his experience...

VALORANT Release Date Officially Confirmed

Riot Games VALORANT is set to officially launch on June 2nd 2020. The closed beta will conclude on May 28th, to make way...

VALORANT Vanguard Anti-Cheat System Bans Thousands – But Some are Innocent

VALORANT’s anti-cheat program Vanguard has been a success in many ways. Riot Games gave players no choice but to install...

VALORANT Community Haunted by the Ghost of ''Dead Games'' Past

It seems lately that despite the concerns the competitive community has had with VALORANT, every update Riot Games post...

Dafran Lifetime Banned From French Organisation's Tournaments

The popular Danish VALORANT streamer and ex-Overwatch pro player Daniel "dafran" Francesca has been hit with...

VALORANT’s mouseSpaz Are The Real Deal

Alumni from the past mouseSpaz Counter-Strike: Global Offense (CS:GO), Stephen "reltuC" Cutler and James "hazed"...

A New Game Mode Named 'Orb' Could be Coming to VALORANT

A new game mode could be coming to VALORANT. It's name - Orb. PlayerIGN has datamined this information from the latest...

VALORANT Devs Hold Steady on No Solo Queues

Just as VALORANT fans were beginning to become frustrated with competitive queues, the devs released a blog update addressing...

Why Are These Esports Pros Switching to VALORANT?

Every other day a known name within esports throws in the towel for the game that made them and is announcing their retirement...

VALORANT Meta Explained - What Are the Pros Playing Anyway?

VALORANT’s earliest tournaments have finally begun to kick-off. Even the first few organizations are sticking their...

The VALORANT Competitive Queues Need to Change and Here’s Why

VALORANT’s recent release of a Competitive playlist in the Closed Beta was announced to the delight of many fans looking...

Which Sniper is Best in VALORANT?

There are six total weapon categories and 17 guns within VALORANT. This is fairly standard but Riot Games have confirmed...

Is Ninjas in Pyjamas Brimstone-less Composition in VALORANT Strong?

While the ranked ladder for VALORANT rolls out across the live servers, handfuls of weekly tournaments and invitationals...

What the Hell is Up with the VALORANT Voice Lines?

VALORANT is taking over the gaming world. Riot Games’ new 5v5 FPS tactical shooter may only be in Closed Beta, with...

VALORANT Ranked Mode & More in Upcoming Patch

The VALORANT devs have not only released another weekly blog, addressing some hot topics within the community, but also...

Have We Met the Real VALORANT Gameplay Yet?

Just three weeks into closed beta, we’ve made the acquaintance of VALORANT, enjoyed its charms and experienced some...

VALORANT Competitive Ranked Mode & Tiers Announced

VALORANT has announced a competitive mode, set to begin with the start of patch 0.49. The competitive tier list was...

Breaking Down VALORANT’s Jett

Yassou, Zed, even reaching to Vega in the beloved Street Fighter series. The quick and nimble assassin archetype has always...

Winston's Lab Founder Launches CypherCam, an Analytical VALORANT Stats Tool

Overwatch League analyst and coach, and founder of the Overwatch analysis tool "Winston's Lab", Dennis "Barroi"...

VALORANT Addresses Game Balance Issues for Raze

Riot Games has posted their weekly update on VALORANT; in summary; the issue of Raze being "too powerful". In...

VALORANT ESPN Esports Invitational - Teams & Match-Ups

The ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational begins today! The invitational begins on Monday, April 20th through Wednesday, April...

Which Kind of Parent will Riot Be to VALORANT Esports?

Riot Games announced their approach to VALORANT’s first steps into esports. Counting on an open system which invites...

VALORANT’s Omen is Misunderstood

VALORANT’s early closed beta tournaments are finally here and with their introduction, some interesting observations...

The Next VALORANT Map 'Ascent' - First Look

VALORANT could be welcoming a new map to it's existing three-map roster, by the name of 'Ascent'. The Venice-themed...

What To Expect From The First VALORANT Esports Tournaments

Competitive VALORANT is starting to take shape. With the millions watching at home waiting desperately to secure their own...

The Best Ways to Kill VALORANT to Help it Succeed

All of us have destroyed something on purpose, oftentimes because of mere curiosity. Every eraser we had in school that...

New Leaked VALORANT Characters: Joule, Killjoy, Crusader, & More!

Updated 29/6/2020 VALORANT Beta players are sure to be enjoying the antics of playing as Jett, Sage & Viper to name...

Best Valorant Weapons: Stats, Tips & Loadouts

The Valorant beta is well underway, and for those lucky few who managed to obtain keys to this exciting new gaming event,...

How I Became the Hunchback of VALORANT Beta

On Friday, Riot Games put on a master class of a marketing move by tying a chance for access to their tactical multiplayer...

Valorant Could be Coming to Mobile

The Valorant beta launched on April 7th, but eager fans were watching streams on Twitch to gain their very own beta key...

Valorant Release Teaser Video for Agent 'Jett'

Valorant has just revealed a brand new look at the Agent known as Jett. A tweet posted by Riot Games' @PlayVALORANT...

What to Expect in the Valorant Closed Beta

Riot Games’ brand new 5v5 tactical shooter Valorant will soon be in the hands of eager fans, as the closed beta will...

VALORANT Beta Sign Up Announced

Riot Games has announced the start of the open beta for their tactical multiplayer FPS VALORANT for April 7th. Players will...

Valorant Uncover Character Video for Sage

Valorant has revealed yet another character video for agent Sage on their Twitter page. Eager fans will be excited to take...

Valorant Reveal Closer Look at Agent 'Sova'

Valorant has revealed a closer look at Agent 'Sova' in a 30-second video on their Twitter account.  The Russian...

Pokimane: ''I think [Valorant] might be the Overwatch Killer''

In a recent episode of the OfflineTV podcast, hosts Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys, William "scarra" Li, Jeremy...

Riot Games Shuts Down Rumour That Valorant Will Feature League of Legends Skins

Riot Games’ upcoming title Valorant, a 5v5 FPS, has been rumoured to include skins from its sister release, League...

Valorant Will Have Ten Playable Characters on Release

The upcoming 5v5 shooter Valorant will have ten playable characters on release. Five characters will be free to...

Valorant Unveil Character Video for 'Viper'

Valorant has released a new look at Agent 'Viper', with a video giving us a sneak peek of her voice lines, prowess...