Valorant
The Valorant Champions Tournament is the grand finale of the year, bringing together the top teams from all regions to face off and claim the title of champions. However, before reaching this ultimate showdown, teams have fought hard throughout the year to determine the regional champions. This article will showcase the journey of each winning team in their respective region.
Fnatic's Flawless Run
Before coming to split two, Leo "Leo" Jannesson decided to step down from the active roster due to health issues, bringing young player Emirhan "hiro" Kat to the team. People had concerns about how the team would perform and how long he would get far in the tournament. Still, luckily, this youngster of a player is outstanding and managed to replace him as if nothing happened. Fnatic managed to complete split two with the perfect score, not losing a single series, making them 17-4 in maps, taking down some of the most assertive EMEA Teams such as Vitality, Karmine Corp and FUT Esports. Fans are hopeful that Fnatic will continue to excel in the Valorant Champions 2024 tournament and possibly emerge as the champions.
Fnatic lifting the trophy
Gen. G's Unstoppable Dominance in APAC
Gen.G became the first APAC team to win in an international event. Their thirst for a win made them an unstoppable force in their region. Gen.G gave an exceptional performance in Pacific Stage Two, which has solidified its reputation as one of the best teams in the region. With a 100 percent win rate on Bind, Icebox, and Ascent, along with a 3-1 map record on Lotus, Gen.G has through time that they are a force not to be reckoned with. Coming to Valorant Champions2024, Gen.G is poised to defend their spot at the international event with confidence and determination.
EDG's Resilient Rise
Despite Edward Gaming's slow start in the China stage two, losing two matches in a row against Dragon Ranger Gaming and Wolves Esports. However, they quickly turned things around by winning five straight matches. This shows how mentally strong they are and how quickly they managed to solve their problem regarding the team. EDG is a strong force in the competitive world. This multi-talent team hosts significant players such as Guo "Haodong" Haodong, Wan "CHICHOO" Shunzh, and Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkangi, known for operator skills and duelist talent. In a thrilling finals match against FunPlus Phoenix, both teams went back and forth, winning their map picks until the decisive final map, where EDG came on top and closed out the series with a 3-2 scoreline, claiming the 2024 VCT CN Champions.
Leviatán's Redemption and Dominance
Leviatán encountered some difficulties during Masters Shanghai, which resulted in their disqualification. but they took inspiration to push themselves further and get better from being disqualified by FUT Esports. During the group stage of Stage Two, Leviatán dominated by not losing a single map, finishing with an impressive record of 10-0 in maps. The team looked fearless and unstoppable in the battle scene. They quickly adapted to the meta by swapping Jett with Neon, played by Aspas, who performed exceptionally well with the support of his teammate. The team's success was largely dependent on their ability to work together. In the Playoff, Leviatán defeated KRU 2-0 to guarantee Sentinels a spot at Champions, but they suffered a loss to G2 Esports. However, Leviatán got revenge in the final game, defeating G2 3-1 and demonstrating their teamwork. Leviatán cemented their status as a team not to be taken lightly by winning this match and declaring themselves the 2024 VCT America Champions.
China was the only region without any prize money among the four. Each region's winning team took home $100,000, while the second and third-place teams took home $65,000 and $40,000, respectively.
