Valorant patch notes 2.09

Riot has released patch notes for the 2.09 update. Major changes include the addition of tactical timeouts and a tweak to Viper.

FunPlus Phoenix promote d00mbr0s, part with Johnta

FunPlus Phoenix have promoted their analyst d00mbr0s to the coaching position where he will be taking over the duties of Johnta.

Team Liquid release ec1s

After being on the Team Liquid bench since February, ec1s has been released and is now a free agent.

Team Vikings and Sharks Esports take Brazil's two Masters spots

Team Vikings capped off an undefeated Brazil Challengers Final run with a 3-1 grand final victory over Sharks Esports.

Vitality recruit pm as coach, part with Fragon

Team Vitality has announced its separation with Fragon and the recruitment of his replacement, pm.

Game Changers Series 2 announced

Dignitas has announced VCT Game Changers Series 2, a $50,000 female-only tournament to be held on June 24 through June 27.

Masters 3 to be held in Berlin

Riot has announced that Masters 3 of the Valorant Champions Tour will be held in Berlin, Germany from September 9 to 19.

RUBINO on Heretics bench

RUBINO is looking for new opportunities following disappointing Stage 2.

Breeze removed from Reykjavík map pool

Introduced in patch 2.08, Breeze had been the first new map addition in more than six months after the release of Icebox in October 2020.

jcStani becomes free agent from Immortals

With his contract with Immortals now expired, jcStani has moved to becoming a free agent going forward.

TSM bench reltuC

In only the second roster change since the addition of brax, TSM have officially benched reltuC.

Team Liquid and Fnatic to represent EMEA at Iceland

The dust has settled, and the two representatives for EMEA have been decided.

V1 and Sentinels punch tickets to Iceland

Sentinels defeated Version1 in the grand finals to claim the title of North America's top team for the second straight stage.

BBL Esports add Muj

After their early exit from the EMEA Challengers Playoffs, BBL Esports have added Muj to their roster.

NUTURN qualify for Iceland as KR representative

After a decisive 2-0 victory over Vision Strikers in the semifinals, NUTURN bested DAMWON Gaming 3-0 in a hotly contested grand finals to secure their passage to Masters: Reykjavík.

Immortals make Rossy official

The organization has officially signed Rossy after the departure of NaturE.

NaturE and Immortals part ways

This announcement comes after the 19 year-old announced a leave of absence at the beginning of the month.

Valorant patch notes 2.08

Patch 2.08 introduces coach slots and a new map, Breeze, which will be played at Masters: Reykjavík.

Sentinels finish on top in NA Challengers 2

Sentinels took the Challengers 2 title and qualified alongside Cloud9 Blue, NRG, and Andbox for next week's Challengers Finals.

First week of EMEA playoffs marked by EU dominance

All four European teams won their matches. In fact, they lost just one map between them.

Gen.G bench huynh

Gen.G have benched huynh, allowing the player to explore other options.

EMEA Challengers Playoffs finalized

The list of teams present at the EMEA Challengers Playoffs is complete, featuring both expected and unexpected teams across all three regions.

Cloud9 sign floppy and Xeppaa

floppy has officially made the move to Valorant by joining Cloud9, confirming earlier rumors. Alongside joins Xeppaa, who reunites with former teammate leaf.

PLAYER1 leaves Version1

PLAYER1 has stepped down from Version1 down due to personal reasons.

Report: floppy to join Cloud9 Blue

The former Cloud9 colossus player will reportedly replace Relyks on Cloud9 Blue.

Andbox add vice and mada

The duo have been on trial for Andbox since the NSG March monthly.

Cloud9 release Relyks

Cloud9 Blue has parted with Relyks, one of the team's founding members.

Team BDS sign ex-DfuseTeam roster

The French organization have signed Opportunists, formerly of Dfuse, who have risen to becoming one of the top teams in Europe.

Cloud9 White and Keiti part ways

After a month-long stint in the organization, Keiti has departed from Cloud9 White.