
VALORANT blog
VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 OverviewThe professional VALORANT season in EMEA continues with VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1, the first major regional stage following the Kickoff events.
New Valorant Mode Knockout: Gameplay, Mechanics, and FeaturesValorant’s Knockout mode launches March 18 with Patch 12.5, featuring respawns, dynamic walls, and fast-paced gameplay.
New Valorant Agent Miks Details – Abilities, Role, Release DateRiot Games introduces Miks, a Croatian agent in Valorant who uses sound and music to heal allies, boost teammates, and control enemies.
Yoru and Clove Nerfs: What to Expect in Valorant Patch 12.5Valorant Patch 12.5 launches on March 18 with major nerfs for Yoru and Clove!
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 OverviewVALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Guide: teams, dates, format, and $1M prize pool.
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026: Complete Team Tier List and Pick’Em GuideVALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 is almost here. We break down the full tier list, explain each team’s chances, and share Pick’Em predictions to help you understand who are the favorites.
When Does VCT 2026 Season Capsule Release in VALORANT?The VCT 2026 Season Capsule launches on February 19 in VALORANT with the start of Masters Santiago. It’s available for a limited time and won’t return once removed from the store.
VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026: Third Week ScheduleThe event is held from January 20 to February 15, 2026, in an offline format at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany, where 12 professional teams compete for international qualification spots.
Valorant Competitive Map Pool 2026: What You Need to KnowExplore the 2026 Valorant Competitive Map Pool with Abyss, Bind, Breeze, Corrode, Pearl, Haven, and Split. Learn why Sunset was removed and how Riot updates maps for ranked play.
VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff Preview: Schedule, Format, Teams and Prize PoolVCT Americas Kickoff 2026 opens the new Valorant season, featuring elite teams, a new format, and crucial matches that shape the road to Masters Santiago.


