After revealing the roadmap for the 2025 aggressive season, Riot additionally revealed the areas for VCT Champions 2026 and 2027.
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VCT Champions appears on the future with 2026 and 2027 areas
After an preliminary leak that disclosed the announcement for VCT 2025 and the areas for Tier-1 tournaments, Riot Video games additionally unveiled some vital information in regards to the ecosystem for his or her VALORANT aggressive league.
In a presentation led by Anna Donlon, VALORANT Studio Head, and Leo Faria, World Head of VALORANT Esports, the writer revealed that VCT Champions 2026 will probably be held in China whereas the 2027 version will probably be hitting the Americas.
For the Chinese language area, this would be the first time it hosts the VCT Champions. Earlier this yr, Riot introduced the Masters to Shanghai. For the Americas, as a substitute, this would be the second time after the 2023 version which befell in Los Angeles. It’s value mentioning although that contemplating Riot talked about Americas, the event could be held in each NA and South America, contemplating the recognition of the sport title in each continents.
Main adjustments for the 2025 VALORANT ecosystem
On high of the information, Faria additionally make clear the brand new league construction for subsequent yr. There will probably be a extra spread-out schedule for Tier-1 tournaments and a continued use of Championship factors. VCT Challengers will probably be made to assist Academy groups from franchise organizations whereas Ascension will see getting a rework to consolidate the assorted areas.
A unique aggressive circuit for console?
VALORANT additionally pushed out a console model of the FPS earlier this month, with many questioning whether or not there will probably be an extra esports circuit. Donlon and Faria have talked about the potential for a separate aggressive circuit for console gamers. On high of that, the sport developer can also be engaged on a cellular model of the sport VALORANT, though there isn’t a particular launch date but, in accordance with Donlon.
With 4 groups (EDward Gaming, Leviatán, Workforce Heretics, and Sentinels) left to compete in VCT Champions Seoul, followers will witness the rise of a brand new champion to mark the tip of the 2024 aggressive VALORANT season.
