VALORANT‘s most prestigious tournament for the year, Champions, has arrived. 16 teams from 4 different regions have made their way into the final stage, waiting to face each other at the COEX Artium and INSPIRE Arena in Seoul and Incheon, South Korea. Naturally, fans from all over the world are eagerly waiting for the tournament to start so that they can enjoy the thrilling experience of the highest level of competitive VALORANT.

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All Qualified Teams for Champions 2024

4 teams from each region: Americas, EMEA, China, and the Pacific have qualified for the VALORANT Champions 2024 event. The top 3 teams, alongside the team with the most points from each League standings, will play in the Champions event.

Here are all the qualified teams in VALORANT Champions 2024:

VALORANT Champions 2024 Format

VALORANT Champions will follow a GSL format and a Double Elimination Bracket. All matches will be best of 3, except for the lower and grand finals, which will follow best of 5 formats.

Group Stage: What is GSL Format?

If you don’t know what the GSL format means, there will be 4 randomly selected teams within 4 groups. 2 sets of opening matches will be held within the groups. The two winning teams from each group will advance to the next stage within the group. The undisputed seed from the group will automatically advance to the next stage.

Here are the respective teams within the groups:

• Group A: Fnatic, DRX, KRÜ Esports, BiliBili Gaming
• Group B: Gen.G, Team Heretics, FunPlus Phoenix, Sentinels
• Group C: Leviatán, Team Vitality, Trace Esports, Talon Esports
• Group D: EDward Gaming, G2 Esports, Paper Rex, FUT Esports

The losing teams will fight against each other in the lower bracket within the groups. The winner from the losers bracket will go to the next stage, where the team will fight against the stage two losing team. The hard-fought winning team will also go to the next Playoffs stage along with the undisputed group seed.

Bracket Stage: Double Elimination Bracket

After that, the 8 seeds from 4 groups will be placed randomly in a double-elimination Playoffs bracket. However, teams from the same group will be placed on the opposite side of the brackets. Teams will fight against each other until a single team remains, that will be titled the VALORANT 2024 World Champion.

VALORANT Champions 2024 Schedule

We don’t want you to miss any of the action. So, here’s the detailed schedule for all VALORANT Champions 2024 live matches across different time zones.

Group Stage [August 1 – August 11]

• Day 1: August 1
  • Gen.G vs. Sentinels – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Team Heretics vs. FunPlus Phoenix – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 2: August 2
  • DRX vs. KRU – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Fnatic vs. BLG – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 3: August 3
  • Leviatán vs. Talon Esports – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Vitality vs. Trace Esports – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 4: August 4
  • G2 Esports vs. Paper Rex – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • EDG vs. FUT Esports – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 5: August 6
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 6: August 7
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 7: August 8
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 8: August 9
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 9: August 10
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 10: August 11
  • TBD vs. TBD – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • TBD vs. TBD – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST

Playoff Stage [August 14-25]

• Day 1: August 14
  • Upper Round 1 Match 1 – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Upper Round 1 Match 2 – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 2: August 15
  • Upper Round 1 Match 1 – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Upper Round 1 Match 2 – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 3: August 16
  • Lower Round 1 Match 1 – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Lower Round 1 Match 2 – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 4: August 17
  • Upper Round 2 Match 1 – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Upper Round 2 Match 2 – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 5: August 18
  • Lower Round 2 Match 1 – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
  • Lower Round 2 Match 2 – 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST / 8 PM KST / 12 PM BST
• Day 6: August 23
  • Upper Final – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
• Day 7: August 24
  • Lower Final – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST
• Day 8: August 25
  • Grand Final – 1 AM PST / 4 AM EST / 5 PM KST/ 9 AM BST

VALORANT Champions 2024 Match Result and Standings

We will also provide the result for each match so that even if you miss any match, you can immediately know the current status of the tournament.

Match Results

Day 1: August 1

• Gen.G 2 : Sentinels 0
• Team Heretics 2 : FunPlus Phoenix 1

Overall Standings

Group Stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Where to Watch Champions 2024

Like most others, if you don’t get the chance to enjoy the match physically in the venues, don’t worry; you still have the chance to watch the matches live. VALORANT will broadcast every match live on various online platforms in different languages, so you don’t miss out on a single action that will happen in the VALORANT 2024 Champions.

The tournament will be broadcast in many languages, and the full list of channels can be found below:

• Twitch
  • twitch.tv/valorant
• YouTube
  • English YouTube

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VALORANT has different game modes, such as Deathmatch, Spike Rush, Unrated, and Competitive. Additionally, there are three rotating game modes: Escalation, Replication, and Snowball Fight, which change with every patch. Among these, Competitive, or Ranked is the most popular game mode in VALORANT.

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What is VALORANT Rank?

As mentioned earlier, there’s a competitive game mode in VALORANT. This game mode is also referred to as Ranked. Players are given specific ranks based on skills and Rank Ratings in this competitive mode.

The point of having a competitive or Ranked mode is to play against similarly skilled opponents so you can enjoy the thrilling and nail-biting experience of the matches. If you are new to this game, you must play 10 Unrated matches to unlock competitive mode and get a specific rank.

There are 9 tiers of ranks in VALORANT. These tiers also have 3 sub-tiers, except for Radiant. Radiant is a special rank category representing the best of the best. Only the top 500 from each Region can reach Radiants.

Previously, there were 22 ranks in VALORANT. However, Riot Games also added a new tier called Ascendant in Episode 5 Act 1. So, in addition to Ascendant, there are currently a total of 25 ranks in VALORANT.

VALORANT Rank Distribution

Riot Games released API for VALORANT starting in 2020. Esports Tale and Tracker.gg uses this API to provide official rank data based on the whole player base. So, the rank distribution data shown below is accurate. Additionally, this rank distribution considers combined players from all regions.

Note: We updated the article on August 1, 2024.

Here’s the rank distribution in July 2024 for different tiers:

• Iron 1: 0.8%
• Iron 2: 2.4%
• Iron 3: 3.9%
• Bronze 1: 5.7%
• Bronze 2: 8.7%
• Bronze 3: 7.8%
• Silver 1: 9.4%
• Silver 2: 8.1%
• Silver 3: 8.2%
• Gold 1: 7.8%
• Gold 2: 6.5%
• Gold 3: 5.4%
• Platinum 1: 4.8%
• Platinum 2: 4.0%
• Platinum 3: 3.5%
• Diamond 1: 3.3%
• Diamond 2: 2.6%
• Diamond 3: 2%
• Ascendant 1: 1.4%
• Ascendant 2: 0.82%
• Ascendant 3: 0.45%
• Immortal 1: 0.24%
• Immortal 2: 0.094%
• Immortal 3: 0.070%
• Radiant: 0.021%

Overall Rank Distribution

• Iron: 7.10%
• Bronze: 22.20%
• Silver: 25.70%
• Gold: 19.70%
• Platinum: 12.30%
• Diamond: 7.90%
• Ascendant: 2.67%
• Immortal: .4%
• Radiant: 0.02%

When Will Rank Reset?

VALORANT resets everyone’s ranks with every new Act. When a new Episode begins, all players need to play 5 placement matches to be placed, with Ascendant 1 being the highest initial placement. To receive your rank in Act 2 or 3, you’ll need to play 1 placement match.

After placement, your Act rank will rise and fall with your wins and losses. Nonetheless, as millions of players grind VALORANT ranks daily, the rank distribution keeps changing. Currently, Episode 9 Act 1 is ongoing. The next rank reset will happen when Episode 9 Act 2 begins on August 27, 2024.

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After the two major Master events, the most-awaited Champions tournament is here. 16 teams from all 4 different regions have qualified for the event, but only 1 team will lift the trophy in front of the world and be crowned as the VALORANT 2024 World Champions.

To make the event more memorable, Riot Games will release Like previous VCT events, the VALORANT 2024 Champions tournament will also give away some event-themed cosmetic items just for watching the games live.

Read More: VALORANT Champions 2024 bundle

VALORANT 2024 Champions Drops

Like last year, just by watching live 2024 Champions matches you will be able to earn exclusive drops and rewards. This year you can get a Spray and a Playercard.

Here’s how to get them:

• First, you will have to link your Twitch and YouTube with your Riot Games account.
• Then watch games on specific dates to get rewards:
  • To earn Spray: Dan the Champ – watch a live match between August 1 – 24
  • To earn Playercard: Agents on Leave: Seoul – watch the live match during the Grand Final on August 25

Here’s where you can watch the tournament:

• Twitch – twitch.tv/valorant
• YouTube – English YouTube

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Champions 2024 is VALORANT’s 4th major Esports event, to be held in Seoul, South Korea. Similar to previous years, Riot Games will release a bunch of physical goodies, free in-game skins, and a purchasable bundle to celebrate the event. These goodies and cosmetic items are usually popular among the community as they remind players of the beautiful memories that the entire event creates.

Among all the goodies and cosmetic items, the Champions bundles are the most sought-after reward players look forward to. These bundles usually contain a weapon skin and a melee skin. The 2021 bundle included a Vandal and melee, the 2022 bundle included a Phantom and melee, and the 2023 bundle, again, included a Vandal and melee. So, the predicted pattern did come true as the 2024 bundle will contain a Phantom skin alongside a melee.

Read More: VALORANT Rank Distribution

Champions 2024 Skins Details

Previous leaks from various sources confirmed that the Champions 2024 bundle would include a Phantom skin and a sword. Fortunately, Riot Games just announced the Champions 2024 bundle and confirmed the leaks to be true.

The Champions 2024 bundle will include a Phantom skin and a Katana melee that resembles pretty much the Sovereign 2.0 sword with a few adjustments made. The color combination and design are similar to the 2023 Champions bundle that included the Vandal and Kunai.

The bundle includes:

• Champions Phantom
• Katana Melee

Champions Phantom

Katana Melee

Champions 2024 Skin Bundle Price

Similar to the previous Champions bundles, we can expect the Champions 2024 Skin Bundle price to range from 6000 – 6300 VP.

Release Date

One of the highly anticipated skin bundles, VALORANT Champions 2024 Bundle officially releases on August 1, 2024.

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9.01 will be Episode 9’s first update. Thankfully, the update will also be significant, and it’ll bring some noteworthy changes to the game.

For starters, VALORANT’s newest map, Abyss, will receive some fixes for user-friendly gameplay experiences. Secondly, Riot Games is also introducing Pick’Ems for VALORANT 2024 Champions. You can predict the advancing teams in the championship and earn rewards.

Apart from these, there’ll also be some Premier changes coming to the game with the 9.01 update. Moreover, some console changes are also present in the patch notes. Most of the changes for the console will be related to the agent updates. Without further ado, let’s see the detailed 9.01 patch notes.

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Full 9.01 Patch Notes

All Platforms

MODES UPDATES

• Escalation
  • Due to a bug, Escalation will be disabled starting with Patch 9.01. It will return in Patch 9.03.

WEAPONS UPDATES

• Updated the animation for the Outlaw and its skinlines so that it is more apparent when the weapon is ready to be fired.

BUG FIXES

General

• Fixed a bug where Neon could equip faster out of her slide than intended by manually inputting an equip action.

Gameplay Systems

• Fixed a bug where AFK players were able to start the vote for surrender.
• Fixed an issue when exiting Cypher’s Spycam that causes a brief stutter for Spectators.
• Fixed an issue with Tactical Callouts displaying in chat regardless of the option being turned off in Settings.
• Fixed an issue with bullet tracers appearing for guns picked up regardless if they are turned off in Settings.
• Fixed an issue regarding Sage and Clove resurrections not being visible for Spectators and Observers.
• Fixed a performance degradation issue caused by auto-respawn by spike explosion in Custom Game modes.

Maps

• Abyss
  • Cleaned up lots of Cypher’s Spycam spots to prevent visual issues or unintended placements.
  • Improved Wingman’s Spike plant pathing on A site.
  • Cleaned up ability and player collision in a variety of spots across the map.
  • Fixed a bug where the Minimap could be oriented upside down with certain settings active.
  • Fixed a visual bug seen when falling off of the map on A site.
  • Fixed a bug where Viper’s Pit could spread farther than intended on A site.

KNOWN ISSUES

Social

• When changes happen to your party, there is a chance you may see “MISSING STRING ENTRY TABLE” in your chat log.

PC

ESPORTS FEATURES

• Pick ‘Ems Beta is coming for VALORANT Champions 2024!
  • Starting on July 26th, you will have access to the Champions Seoul Group Stage in-client and on the web. You’ll get to:
    • Predict the advancing teams for points, earning extra points for correctly guessing the exact placement.
    • Earn rewards for playing, with the best of the best earning more exclusive rewards.
    • And see how you stack up against other experts and creators.
  • Finally, prepare for the Playoffs Stage next patch, where you’ll fill out the full double elimination bracket at once.
• Look out for more details on how to participate later this month!

BUG FIXES

Gameplay Systems

• Fixed an issue involving the Ping Wheel getting stuck on the interface when bound to the Z key.

Premier

There was an issue with matchmaking that prevented matches from being played in the first 2 weeks of the Episode 9 Act 1 stage. Contender and Invite divisions were unaffected, and these teams successfully played their matches.

• Issue has been fixed, and teams should be able to find matches successfully for week 3 and on.
• Any team that plays a match in the IBIT zone in week 6 and before will automatically qualify for playoffs.
• Teams that have already played a match in another EU zone can still earn the playoff qualification in IBIT but will require teams to create a new roster in the IBIT zone and play a match.
• Teams will qualify for playoffs by receiving 600 points before the start of week 7 matches.
  • For example, if your team has 25 points at the end of week 6, then your team will have 625 points before you play your week 7 matches.

CONSOLE

GENERAL UPDATES

• It is now possible to freely rebind non-ultimate Ability Button mappings.
• Added settings for inverting map cursor controls.

AGENT UPDATES

Neon

• Slide
  • Re-equip Speed changed from Fast to Instant.

Raze

• Second Blast Pack
  • The second Blast Pack’s horizontal force has been reduced.

Iso

• Double Tap: Duration: 20s >>> 12s
  • The signature kill reset was removed.

MAP UPDATES

• Lotus enters Competitive, Unrated, Swift Play, and Deathmatch queues.

SOCIAL UPDATES

• Updated the notification indicator on the social card so that it’s easier to tell when you have a party invite, even when the social panel is closed.
• Added voice indicators to the Party tab in the social panel, so you can see who is speaking.
• Added a button to leave the party to the My Party section of the Party tab in the social panel.

BUG FIXES

General

• Traditional Preset Weapon Switching Fixes
  • Fixed issue where unequipping abilities wouldn’t respect the “Auto-Equip Prioritizes (Strongest/Latest Setting).”
  • Fixed issue where you couldn’t switch off from the Spike when you had no primary when using the ‘Traditional Controls’ Preset.
  • Fixed an issue where you could sometimes lose visual highlighting on the buttons you hover over in the front-end menus.
  • Fixed issues that could cause you to be unable to leave the Range.

Agent

• Sova
  • Recon Bolt
    • Fixed an issue where Recon Bolt did not properly apply AimAssist to Revealed Targets.
• Fade
  • Haunt
    • Fixed an issue where Haunt did not properly apply AimAssist to Revealed Targets.
• Fixed an issue where AimAssist was incorrectly being applied when certain abilities were equipped:
  • Fade – Nightfall
  • Chamber – Rendezvous
  • Harbor – Cascade
  • Harbor – Cove
  • Viper – Poison Cloud
  • Viper – Toxic Screen
  • Viper – Viper’s Pit
  • Yoru – Fakeout
  • Yoru – Dimensional Drift

Gameplay Systems

• Fixed an issue where you could be in Focus Mode while inspecting your weapon.

Competitive Systems

• Fixed an issue where EOG screens when viewing matches in Match History will disappear and be inaccessible

Social

• Fixed a bug where your presence sometimes failed to update after a match.

KNOWN ISSUES

General

• When navigating Surrender menus, there’s a chance your controls can become locked for an entire round. Due to this, we’ve elected to disable the Surrender and Remake menus until we can properly fix the issue. The draw will remain functional.

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In the VALORANT community, everyone is excited about the new leaks regarding the next skin bundle. We will have the highly anticipated RGX 3.0 skin bundle. While Riot Games hasn’t given any official confirmation, multiple sources in the VALORANT leak community are certain that RGX 3.0 is coming. This cyberpunk-inspired collection should be the next skin bundle in VALORANT.

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What We Know So Far

According to a recent leak, the RGX 3.0 bundle is expected to include:

• An Outlaw skin
• A Karambit melee weapon
• Additional weapon skins (yet to be specified)

These rumors gained significant traction when renowned VALORANT leak source @ValorantUpdate shared cryptic information about the bundle on July 15, 2024. While the full contents of the bundle remain shrouded in mystery, the inclusion of the Outlaw – VALORANT’s newest sniper rifle – has piqued the interest of many players.

Next Valorant Bundle: RGX 3.0

The bundle will include skins for: Outlaw, Karambit, and the rest are unknown

⚠️ This is currently a rumor that is being leaked by everyone but not confirmed by Riot

We'll get final confirmation tomorrow with the Valorant Patch Drop pic.twitter.com/rG9tsBgW9P

— Valorant Updates (@ValorantUpdated) July 15, 2024

Continuing the RGX Legacy

The RGX 11x Pro Collection became a fan favorite since its initial release in 2021. We saw the first original RGX in Episode 3 and RGX 2.0 in Episode 4. If the leaks prove true, RGX 3.0 will be the third generation in the RGX line.

What to Expect

While details are uncertain, players can likely anticipate:

• Upgradeable skins using Radianite Points
• Multiple color variants
• Unique visual and audio effects
• Potential bundle accessories like gun buddies, player cards, and sprays

Price and Release Date

As an Exclusive tier bundle, Riot Games is expected to price RGX 3.0 similarly to its predecessors. They priced the previous RGX 2.0 bundle at 8,700 VALORANT Points (approximately $90 USD), with individual skins costing around 2,175 VP each.

According to the leaks, we may see the RGX 3.0 bundle hit the in-game store as soon as the next patch. This patch is scheduled for July 15th, 2024. However, it’s important to note that this information remains unconfirmed by Riot Games. So, take it with a grain of salt.

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A new Act, as usual, brings a new Battle Pass. As we’ve always known, VALORANT releases a brand new premium Battle Pass every Act, along with a whole lot of new skins and cosmetic items.

The Battle Pass is only 1000 VP. However, when compared to Riot Games’ usual skin bundles, the skins and cosmetic items you receive are far more worthwhile.

But what kind of Battle Pass will the next one be? Act 1 of Episode 9 premieres on June 26, 2024. So, no one can be certain about its official theme. However, thanks to the leakers, you can take an early look at all the skins coming to the game.

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Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass Cosmetics First Look

Like every Act, Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass also features three different skin collections. The collections are as follows:

• Bubble Pop
• Convergence
• Bumble Brigade

Bubble Pop Collection

The weapons you see below belong to one of the three skin collections called Bubble Pop from Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass. The Bubble Pop collection includes a Baseball Bat, Classic, Guardian, Judge, and Vandal.

The mixture of white, pink, and purple gives the skin a cute aesthetic look. If you like the VALORANT GO! series skins, then the Bubble Pop skin collection might be something you find interesting.

Convergence

I don’t know about you guys, but the collection looked a lot similar to the Ion collection for some reason. It’s basically the Ion collection for people who didn’t get the chance to buy the original one. Puns aside, the Convergence Collection includes Frenzy, Marshal, Phantom, and Stinger.

Bumble Brigade Collection

Another orange skin collection is added to the game with the Bumble Brigade collection. I’m not sure if I’m too excited about the collection, as it doesn’t provide anything new. However, if you like vibrant color schemes or are looking to fill your orange weapons, you may like the Bumble Brigade collection.

Playercards

There are 13 new Playercards in the Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass.

Gunbuddies

There are 9 new Gunbuddies in the Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass.

Sprays

There are 12 new Sprays in the Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass.

Release Date

The Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass will be available on June 26, 2024. Click here to know exactly when the new episode will release.

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With Mystbloom collection, VALORANT started a trend of adding pink skins to the game. The developers later confirmed that they’ll add more like this in the future. The skin collection received huge appreciation from the community and was one of the most popular collections in the game. So, Riot Games took the opportunity to introduce another one without waiting too long.

The new pink skin collection is more special than the previous one because it is based on League of Legends’ famous Star Guardian skin line. If you’re not familiar with the Star Guardian theme, you may find the skins a lot similar to those of the Sailor Moon or Power Ranger characters.

Evori Dreamwings Bundle

VALORANT’s upcoming Evori Dreamwings bundle has 4 weapon skins: Vandal, Odin, Spectre, and Ghost, as well as a Melee named Spellcaster.

The main attraction of the skins is the vibrant pearlescent aesthetic with a touch of cute Star Guardian characters that are, in VALORANT, called Dreamwing friends. Although Riot Games didn’t integrate the Star Guardian characters directly into the skins, the resemblance is obvious and made in a way so that fans can notice.

Available Weapons

• Vandal
• Odin
• Spectre
• Ghost
• Spellcaster Melee

Evori Dreamwings Variants

The Evori Dreamwings skins will have 4 color variants, representing the 4 characters in the skin line. These variants include:

• Purple [Cat]
• Green [Bunny]
• Orange [Mouse]
• Pink [Bear]

Other Accessories

The Evori Dreamwings bundle will also include Playercards, Gunbuddies, and Sprays.

Bundle Price

The Evori Dreamwings is an ultra-edition bundle. So, expect to pay 9900 VP for the entire bundle. If you want to purchase individual skins, you have to pay 2475 VP for each skin. For the Spellcaster Melee, however, you have to pay 4950 VP. The playercard, Gunbuddy and Spray cost 375 VP, 475 VP, and and 325 VP, respectively.

Evori Dreamwings Release Date

The Evori Dreamwings bundle will be released on June 26, 2024, alongside the Episode 9 Act I update.

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Premier is VALORANT‘s official competitive mode, where you need a pre-made team to compete. Riot Games introduced the Premier Beta in August 2022. Since then, the Premier mode has gone through several tweaks and adjustments to make it even more flawless.

Now, with Episode 9 Act 1, Premier is in a new stage. Just like before, you can enroll with your team of up to 7 members and participate in a division decided by the top 5 players’ MMR. However, the new Premier also differs from the previous versions in a few ways.

What’s New in Premier E9A1?

There have been some additional tweaks to Premier with the Episode 9 Act 1 update. These changes include:

• Invite Division: Invite Division is a new tier within the Contender Division. However, the Invite Division will determine what teams will have the opportunity to make it into a Challengers League. At the end of the stage, a limited number of Contender Division teams will be promoted to the Invite Division. The number of invited teams will vary in each region.
  • Winners of previous act playoff tournament and Top 32 will be placed in the Invite division.
• Contender or Invite Roster Restriction: A player must be Contender eligible before a Contender or Invite Division team can add them into the team. Below are some more points for teams and player eligibility for the Contender Division in Premier:
  • Play a weekly match in Contender or Invite.
  • Play a playoff match in Elite 5.
  • Play a Competitive match when ranked as Immortal 3 or higher.
• Contender and Invite Weekly Matches: Contender and Invite Divisions play both of their weekly matches on Saturday night. All North American teams in Contender and Invite play their matches at the same time. When the Act starts, you’ll see the exact times in-client for your division.
• Contender and Invite Playoffs: The top teams in Contender and Invite divisions qualify for playoffs. The playoff finals will be played in best of 3 formats.

The path to pro status is now easier to see than before with the arrival of the Invite Division. However, it has not made the competition any easier. In order to advance to the Challengers League, all teams must go through to the very end. Nevertheless, we are wishing good luck to every team competing in the Episode 9 Act 1 Premier launching on June 25, 2024.

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Episode 8 Act 3 has been a pretty good chapter for VALORANT, considering it introduced a new map and a huge ton of balance changes for the Agents. However, the Act is drawing to an end, and with it, Episode 8 concludes its chapter.

There is no news of Episode 9 Act 1 receiving any significant balance changes. But that doesn’t mean that there won’t be any big changes coming to the game during the later part of the Act. As Riot Games is known for its meta-shifting tactics, we will definitely see some significant modifications to the game in the middle of the Act.

So, with all the anticipation regarding the new Act, when is it actually coming? Well, VALORANT Episode 9 Act 1 will go live on June 26, 2024, around 2:00 PM PT. Naturally, not everyone lives in the same region. So, to make your life easier, we’ll list the approximate release time across major time zones:

• United States – PT – 2:00 PM
• United Kingdom – BST – 10:00 PM
• CEST – 11:00 PM
• UTC – 9:00 PM
• Japan – JST – 6:00 AM [June 27]
• India – IST – 2:30 AM [June 27]
• Singapore – GMT +8 – 5:00 AM [June 27]

The servers may go under maintenance a few hours before the new Act starts. So, if you haven’t completed your E8A3 Battle Pass, now may be the right time to grind.

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