Valorant star Benjy ‘BENJYFISHY’ Fish has mentioned Crew Heretics’ powerful 2026 season and is trying ahead to the brand new VCT adjustments placing a highlight on different groups.
In 2027, the Valorant esports scene goes to look somewhat bit totally different to the way it at present does. Shifting ahead, open qualifying tournaments might be held previous to the annual kick-off occasion, in addition to Masters and cups.
From the get-go, eight companion groups will nonetheless qualify for occasions, however might be joined by 4 groups from the open qualifiers – bringing an air of unpredictability and openness to issues that perhaps hasn’t been round for some time.
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It’s one thing that followers are trying ahead to, little doubt, nevertheless it additionally has piqued the curiosity of gamers. “It’s going to put extra eyes on tier 2 and unknown gamers, which I believe is at all times good,” Crew Heretics’ Benjy ‘BENJYFISHY’ Fish informed Dexerto. “It’s going to trigger a whole lot of upsets and unknown gamers attending to show themself.”
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Reflecting on Heretics’ 2026 season
The previous Fortnite esports champion has made a reputation for himself within the Valorant scene over the previous few years, serving to Crew Heretics declare their first title in 2024 and seize the 2025 EWC trophy too. Fairly merely, he has develop into a multi-esports star.
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But final season, Heretics fell under expectations set by followers after lastly claiming gold from VCT EMEA stage one. Nevertheless, they didn’t defend that Esports World Cup crown and couldn’t break into the highest 4 in different tournaments.
“Truthfully, our performances this yr have been lower than our customary. Though we gained EMEA, I used to be disillusioned with how we performed in London contemplating it was my house match,” Benjy mentioned.
“I believe it got here right down to numerous causes; it wasn’t only one drawback that made us carry out unhealthy, however I believe our psychological was not as sturdy this yr because it was previously.”
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BENJYFISHY trying to be extra ‘assured’ shifting ahead
With Heretics lacking out on Valorant Champions Shanghai, it offers the group an prolonged low season.
“I believe for me, I simply need to concentrate on grinding the sport and being assured in my skill,” the Heretics mentioned about his low season work. “I understand how excessive of a ceiling I can hit and I simply must work in the direction of it.”
He’d additionally “be comfortable” if Riot determined to buff the present group of Sentinels. Although, Benjy can also be trying to see Neon hit with a “small” nerf sooner or later.
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LogitechGBENJYFISHY on being “comfy” together with his Logitech G Superlight 2
In any other case, he isn’t engaged on rebuilding an excessive amount of throughout a while away from competitors, and he gained’t be altering up something about his set-up.
“For me, crucial factor a few mouse is that I don’t give it some thought whereas I’m taking part in and for it to be an extension of my hand. It’s essential for me to carry out nicely; if I discover a mouse uncomfortable, then it may distract me,” he mentioned.
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Logitech G’s Superlight 2 has develop into his trusted mouse of selection. “It’s the mouse I’m essentially the most comfy on,” Benjy famous. “For me, there are solely positives to utilizing it, and I don’t like to vary what works.”
