Summary
- Valorant introduced Shotcall, a Twitch extension enabling live predictions during VCT Americas matches.
- Beta test runs every Friday in August 2025 on official Valorant Americas Twitch channels.
- Players can win rewards by accurately predicting match moments, including first blood and player kill counts.
A new, exciting and engaging feature arrived in Valorant, stepping up how fans experience VCT matches. The first-person tactical shooter game introduced Shotcall, an innovative live prediction system for viewers to make real-time predictions during matches. They’ll be up against other fans, competing to make accurate match projections for rewards. Here’s how you can play Valorant Shotcall and how it works.
What is Valorant Shotcall?
Riot Games is upgrading the traditional Pick ‘Ems system that VCT fans have grown to love. With Pick ‘Ems, players can only predict the match outcomes and final bracket standings of VCT matches. Meanwhile, Shotcall is more engaging by enabling real-time predictions during the live matches.
It serves as a Twitch extension, functioning as an overlay that appears on top of your viewing experience. With this, you can predict throughout the entire match, including who can secure the first blood, kill count, and other match moments. It’ll make the viewing moments more engaging and fun.
Leo Faria, Riot Games’ Head of VALORANT esports, announced this feature on August 5, 2025. They hope to make VCT more interactive and immersive through this, beyond passive watching.
How to Access and Use Shotcall
It is easy to set up Valorant Shotcall on your devices. You’ll only need to meet specific requirements, including a PC device. Unfortunately, the feature is exclusive to desktop users as it functions as a Twitch extension.
Mobile players won’t be able to participate during the beta phase. So, here’s what you need to do to access Shotcall:
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- Start by tuning into the VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2 matches on official Valorant Americas Twitch Channels.
- Once you’re watching the live stream, hover your mouse over the video player.
- You should see a red crystal ball icon appearing in the top left corner of the screen.
- Click on this crystal ball icon, then log in with your Riot Games ID credentials. It should link your prediction to your account to compete on the leaderboard.
- Check whether the Twitch extensions are enabled if you don’t see the crystal ball icon immediately. To check, click on the controls icon on the right side of your screen and set Shotcall to “visible” in the controls menu.
- After logging in, the prediction window will appear when there is a new prediction opportunity during the match.
- Then, make and lock in your predictions for upcoming rounds.
Beta Schedule and Availability
Currently, the Valorant Shotcall is available for beta testing on a limited schedule to gather feedback and test stability. The feature will only be active during specific VCT Americas matches, particularly on Fridays of August 2025. So far, here are the confirmed beta dates:
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- Friday, August 8, 2025
- Friday, August 15, 2025
- Friday, August 22, 2025
- Friday, August 29, 2025
During these beta sessions, you can access Shotcall on three official Valorant Twitch channels such as:
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- twitch.tv/valorant_americas
- twitch.tv/valorant_northamerica
- Valorant LATAM channel
Also, expect potential technical issues as the live prediction system is still under development.
Rewards and Competition System
Despite its beta phase, Riot Games confirmed that Shotcall participants will receive rewards for their predictions. Through the leaderboard system, you can track your prediction accuracy throughout each match against other players. You’ll need to make correct predictions to climb the leaderboard.
Moreover, your linked Riot Games make sure that your progress and achievements are tracked properly and attributed. During the beta testing period, Riot announced to distribute one reward across all four beta days. For now, they haven’t revealed it yet, but they assure an exciting and promising offering.
Conclusion
Simply put, Shotcall upgrades the previous Pick ‘Ems system used in Valorant by allowing real-time predictions and more forecasting selection. Besides the usual win and bracketing, they can now vote for who gets the first kill and kill counts during the match. Moreover, it’ll be more competitive with the leaderboard system, tracking your accuracy throughout the VCT series.
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