Riot Games Hosted a VALORANT VCT Finals Viewing Party in Istanbul

Riot Games Held a VALORANT VCT Finals Viewing Party

Riot Games held a viewing party in Istanbul for the final of the VALORANT Champions tournament, the event all VALORANT fans have been eagerly waiting for. Held with great enthusiasm at ESA (Esports Arena) on August 25, the event brought fans face to face with the intense showdown between Team Heretics and Edward Gaming.

With well-known streamers, influencers, and journalists in attendance, fans got the chance to meet famous names. Mini VALORANT tournaments were held on both PC and console at the event, with winning teams crowned with special prizes.

Korean-themed food added a distinct flair to the event, giving attendees a different and delicious experience, while participants were also gifted special VALORANT-themed bags to commemorate the occasion. Special VALORANT matches between beloved influencers were followed by the audience with great excitement. Another detail that added color to the event was a carefully prepared cosplay showcase featuring characters like Neon, Killjoy, Jett, Chamber, and Brimstone.

Riot Games Held a VALORANT VCT Finals Viewing Party

Edward Gaming Took Home the VCT Trophy

At the peak of the excitement, in the 2024 VALORANT Champions final, Edward Gaming (EDG) became champion by defeating Team Heretics 3-2. Although Heretics won the first map, EDG took the lead by winning the next two maps. Heretics managed to force the match into a fourth map, but EDG claimed the trophy by winning the final map. The Chinese team made history as the first Chinese team to win an international championship. ZmijKK, one of the standout names of the match, was named the tournament's MVP after racking up 112 kills.

About Riot Games

Riot Games was founded in 2006 with the goal of developing, publishing, and supporting the most player-focused games. Riot's first game, League of Legends, released in 2009, drew acclaim worldwide. Since then, LoL has become the most-played PC game in the world and paved the way for esports' rapid growth.

As LoL enters its second decade, Riot continues to develop the game and offer players new experiences with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and various games still in development. At the same time, the company is exploring the world of Runeterra through various multimedia projects, including music and comics, and much more.

Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill and led by CEO Nicolo Laurent, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company also has more than 2,500 Rioters and more than 20 offices worldwide.

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