Valorant news
- Valorant Patch 6.02 Notes Reveal Nerfs for Stinger, Server Improvements
Valorant Patch 6.2 Notes incorporate several server updates while including nerfs for Stinger, and more. The second patch in Valorant’s Episode 6, Act 1 isn’t large in terms of balance updates,...
12 hours agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - How to Get VCT Lock In 2023 Drops: Dad Hat Buddy & Locked In Title
The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Lock In 2023 is fast approaching and fans of the popular first-person shooter game are already gearing up for the event. This tournament is set to be the largest LAN...
17 hours agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - Valorant Pro Luie Passes Away After Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The gaming world mourns the loss of Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya, a beloved professional VALORANT player. Tragically, she was among the thousands who fell victim to the devastating 7.8 magnitude...
17 hours agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - VCT 2023 LOCK//IN São Paulo: Viewers Guide; Teams, Format and More
Get set for an explosion of excitement and a bursting of adrenaline as the first international Valorant tournament of the season, the VCT 2023 LOCK//IN São Paulo, prepares to take center stage on...
18 hours agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - VALORANT Pro Player “Luie” Trapped After Devastating Earthquake in Turkey
A devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has resulted in the reported trapping of a professional VALORANT player. Turkish VALORANT player, Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya, who played for the...
22 hours agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - Nodwin Gaming and Riot Games enter into a strategic partnership to exclusively host the Valorant Challengers league in South Asia
NODWIN Gaming, the gaming and esports arm of Nazara Technologies, has launched 2023 with the long awaited exclusive VALORANT League in South Asia! After a long and comprehensive process, Riot Games...
1 day agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - Valorant patch notes 6.02
Network fixes and a Stinger nerf. Another bug with KAY/O's knife is also potentially fixed.
1 day agoPublished on 2023-02-08 - Valorant Patch Notes 6.02: Check out Latest Updates in Weapons, Maps and Agents
The patch notes for the upcoming Valorant 6.02 update have been released by Riot Games. While there aren’t many balancing adjustments, the game’s handling of ping and latency issues, as well as...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - When is Bind Coming Back to Valorant?
As of now, there is no set date for Bind to return to the competitive rotation in Valorant.
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - When is Breeze Coming Back to Valorant?
As of now, there is no specific date for the return of Breeze to the competitive rotation in Valorant.
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - Valorant Patch 6.02: Full List of Changes
Valorant Patch 6.02 nerfed the Stinger and fixed many bugs plaguing Lotus, Cypher, Yoru, Raze, and KAY/O.
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - Valorant Patch 6.02: All Changes Explained With Update Notes
The eagerly awaited update to the massively popular first-person shooter, VALORANT, has finally arrived, with Patch 6.02 poised to rectify the mounting frustrations of players. This latest...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - S8UL and Global Esports announce strategic partnership to bolster Valorant ecosystem in India
Two of the biggest and most well-known gaming companies in India, S8UL and Global Esports, have joined forces to create the Valorant Ecosystem in India by combining their PC gaming, esports, and...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - GE x S8ul: Indian Valorant Scene Heats Up as Orgs Join Forces
The Indian Gaming and Esports community is in for a treat as two of the country’s premier gaming organizations, S8UL and Global Esports, have entered into a strategic partnership to foster the...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - Velocity Gaming Shocks South Asia with Rumored Valorant Roster
Amidst swirling whispers and frenzied speculation, Velocity Gaming has allegedly welcomed two talented esports players to its already formidable roster, in a bid to conquer the 2023 South Asian...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - VLT Sentinel Clears the Air: No Retirement in Sight For Amaterasu
As a veteran of the Indian esports scene, Anuj “Amaterasu” Sharma has left an indelible mark on the competitive gaming world with his expertise in both CS:GO and Valorant. Despite speculation...
2 days agoPublished on 2023-02-07 - Valorant Patch 6.02 Stinger Changes Detailed
The Stinger will have more damage fall-off and cost more to buy. It has been increased by 150 credits, and it will deal less damage from longer range.
3 days agoPublished on 2023-02-06 - Is Valorant Night Market Arriving in February 2023?
The Valorant Night Market will be arriving on Feb. 15 and will be available until Feb. 27. This gives players nearly two weeks to purchase discounted skins.
3 days agoPublished on 2023-02-06 - Velocity Gaming VALORANT Roster: Velocity Gaming is Reportedly Signing Former Fnatic and 100 Thieves Player
Velocity gaming – a popular Indian Esports organization, is planning to bolster its Valorant roster by adding two European imports. Former 100 Thieves’ IGL “ec1s” and ex-Fnatic player...
3 days agoPublished on 2023-02-06 - Valorant ranking system, distribution, and ranks order explained
Want to know about Valorant ranks and the distribution system? The Valorant ranking system is a way for players to track their progress and skill level in the game. It consists of a series of ranks...
3 days agoPublished on 2023-02-06 - Locked In: NA sets sights on São Paulo title
North America prepares to send five of its best teams into the depths of Brazil.
4 days agoPublished on 2023-02-05 - Turtle Troop, KOI, X10 Esports – News Almost Missed February 4
VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have missed in the past week.
5 days agoPublished on 2023-02-04 - Valorant Oni 2.0 Skins: Riot Games Reportedly Developing Updated Version of Oni Skins
Valorant Oni 2.0 Skins: Riot Games Reportedly Developing Updated Version of Oni Skins- Riot Games is rumoured to be engaged in the development of the Oni Skinline 2.0 for Valorant. Fans of the game...
5 days agoPublished on 2023-02-04 - SEA Challenger Leagues heats up
SEA leagues officially kicked off as Vietnam finalized their participants.
5 days agoPublished on 2023-02-04 - Patiphan set to miss VCT LOCK//IN due to wrist surgery
Talon Esports of Thailand revealed that Patiphan “Patiphan” Chaiwong will miss the forthcoming VCT LOCK//IN competition because he needs wrist surgery. This is a huge disappointment for Talon...
5 days agoPublished on 2023-02-04 - VALORANT 6.02 Update Patch Notes: Leaks reveal a new VALORANT Agent and many more changes
VALORANT 6.02 Update Patch Notes: Leaks reveal a new VALORANT Agent and many more changes- This time Valorant is coming up with a new Agent and it is under development. The codename of the agent is...
5 days agoPublished on 2023-02-04 - VALORANT Crosshair Placement Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Crosshair Placement – Hit Your Target Every Time
VALORANT Crosshair Placement Guide – Crosshair placement is one of the most important skills in Valorant, as it determines where your shots will go. Whether you’re taking shots at enemies or...
6 days agoPublished on 2023-02-03 - Enigma Gaming unveil new Valorant roster
Enigma Gaming have revamped their Valorant squad with five new signings, they announced today on their Instagram handle. With what Enigma Gaming started was a roster around Indian players which...
6 days agoPublished on 2023-02-03 - Americas VCLs underway as LATAM finishes qualifiers
With LATAM's qualifiers over, every Americas VCL is now officially underway.
6 days agoPublished on 2023-02-03 - Familiar faces kick off East Asian Challenger Leagues
Japan, Korea, and Taiwan/Hong Kong make up the body of East Asian VCLs.
6 days agoPublished on 2023-02-03 - Patiphan to miss LOCK//IN due to wrist injury
Wrist injuries plague the Thai player once more.
6 days agoPublished on 2023-02-03 - Valorant Gun Skins: Adding Style to Your Gameplay
Valorant, the popular 5v5 tactical shooter game developed by Riot Games, has quickly gained a massive following due to its unique blend of strategy, skill, and style. One of the most popular aspects...
7 days agoPublished on 2023-02-02 - Valorant LOCK//IN Capsule: All you need to know
Riot Games announced the upcoming release of the LOCK/IN capsule, which will feature a melee called the Misericórdia, regionally-themed cards, and a VAMOS! spray. You can get your hands on some...
7 days agoPublished on 2023-02-02 - FaZe Clan introduces its new and finalised roster for Split 1 of the NA VALORANT Challengers League
While it got off to a stuttering start with a loss against G2 Esports, there are signs of potential in the new FaZe Clan squad.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-02 - VCT 2023 LOCK//IN: Riot announces the VCT LOCK//IN Capsule, CHECK DETAILS
VCT 2023 LOCK//IN: Riot announces the VCT LOCK//IN Capsule – This February the biggest tournament in VCT history will mark the start of a new era of VALORANT Esports. VCT 2023 LOCK//IN will feature...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-02 - Valorant Misericordia Melee Leaked
Valorant Misericordia Melee skin has been leaked ahead of VCT LOCK//IN.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-01 - FaZe Clan reveal NA VCL roster
The roster has been finalized with former TSM member Rossy.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-01 - MAD Lions makes a return to VALORANT with an all-North American lineup
After making its initial debut back in April last year, MAD Lions is making a return to VALORANT, this time with a North American squad.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-01 - MAD Lions sign Dark Ratio ahead of NA VCL
The European organization has re-entered Valorant with the signing of the NA VCL-qualified team Dark Ratio.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-02-01 - MAD Lions joins NA VALORANT, sign Challengers team Dark Ratio
Just before the beginning of the VALORANT 2023 season, MAD Lions are joining the NA VALORANT scene by signing Challengers team Dark Ratio. This marks OverActive Media’s second try in VALORANT after...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-31 - Best mouse sensitivity and DPI settings for VALORANT
Like most competitive shooters using a mouse and keyboard, settings like mouse sensitivity and DPI (dots per inch) can heavily affect gameplay. This is no different for VALORANT, so here are the best...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-31 - Valorant Delta Damage Explained
Valorant delta damage is a statistic that tracks the difference in the amount of damage a player does and the amount of damage a player takes within a game.
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-31 - Sinatraa responds to Gods Reign $144K offer, says, “I make that much in one month on Twitch”
North American professional Valorant player Jay “sinatraa” Won recently discussed Gods Reign CEO “KR” Rohith’s offer to join the team. While sinatraa acknowledged the six-figure sum, he...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-30 - Team Deathmatch Mode soon to hit Valorant
In a Dev Diaries episode, Riot Games announced that Valorant would be getting a Team Deathmatch game in 2023, among other new modes. That will change in 2023 when Riot Games introduces Team...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-30 - Valorant Episode 6 Act 1 Night Market: Timing and All Details
If you’re an avid Valorant player who’s also into collecting weapon skins, make sure that you have your wallets ready, as only a few days remain before the heavily anticipated Episode 6 Act 1...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-30 - Brazilian Free Fire League (LBFF) gets invite only format in 2023
A big change is happening to the biggest regional esports competition for Free Fire. Taking inspiration from the likes of VALORANT and PUBG esports, Garena has announced that the Brazilian Free Fire...
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-30 - Locked In: EMEA seeking to reestablish dominance (Pt. 1)
EMEA has held a strong grip over tier 1 Valorant for two years. Why should things change for LOCK//IN?
1 week agoPublished on 2023-01-30 - Locked in: Underestimate APAC at your own peril
With five of the partnered teams in the Pacific League from South and South-East Asia, the region has a lot to prove on the global stage.
2 weeks agoPublished on 2023-01-29 - FaZe Clan, Team RA’AD, Nongshim RedForce – News Almost Missed January 28
VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have missed in the past week.
2 weeks agoPublished on 2023-01-29 - All teams competing in the NA VALORANT Challengers League 2023
The VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 season starting soon, with teams competing to get to Ascension. The top teams will join the major league for 2024 onwards, meaning it’s a very competitive and...
2 weeks agoPublished on 2023-01-29