A few hours ago, Riot Games announced the creation of a new extended Challenger system for the 2023 season of VCT 2023, the premier competitive circuit of the famous shooter Valorant, which has captivated millions of amateur and professional players around the world.
These new Challengers will consist of 21 regional circuits across the Americas, APAC and EMEA and aim to help new talent make their mark and have the opportunity to grow as a team or be signed by major esports clubs. International level.
These Challenger Leagues will host high-level competitions that begin with open qualifiers and divide the teams into two divisions over several weeks for the regular season. In addition, teams starting in Challengers must follow a certain path to reach international competitions and even global events.
Today we would like to share the first details about VALORANT Challengers, new events and promotion to international competitions in 2023 👉🏽 https://t.co/IssSmasqEj pic.twitter.com/rfFaidLoaU
— VALORANT (@VALORANTes) 16 August 2022
Rise of the Challengers
In the 2023 season, Challenger competitions in each of the three regions will result in a new series of events: Challenger Rise. Three Challengers Ascension tournaments will reward the best teams from each region, and teams that win three Ascension tournaments will be guaranteed a place in the International League for the next season, as shown in the table above.
Thanks to this system, Valorant’s three international competitions will include an additional team each year, up to a maximum of 14 teams in 2027.
“Increased demand from teams looking to join the VALORANT esports ecosystem over the past few months has prompted us to expand VCT Challengers,” said Whalez Rozelle, head of esports events at Riot Games. “Having a good Challengers ecosystem is an essential part of the long-term success of VALORANT esports, and we believe connecting all levels is the best way for new talent to stand out and teams to participate in tournaments. highest level”
