Valorant’s World Championship weekend is about to get underway, with only four teams remaining. One of them will emerge as this year’s champion. However, many other developments are happening around the world of Valorant, particularly on the Rustlemania front, which has already kicked off and will certainly continue after Champions concludes.
Agent Leak Rumors
Reports suggest a potential leak regarding a new agent coming to the game. Early translations from Portuguese indicate that this agent, possibly named Vice, will have unique abilities. These include:
- Thorn Seed Trap: Becomes invisible until triggered by an enemy, causing a slowing effect.
- Wall of Fog: Automatically raises when triggered, isolating terrain and slowing hostile targets behind it.
- Rose Trap: Deploys in two ways; either directly on the wall (similar to the Zero Wall Shot in Rainbow 6) or as an invisible trap.
- Disarm (Ultimate Ability): Parasitizes the opponent’s weapon, rendering it completely unusable and forcing a switch to a secondary weapon.
The accuracy of these abilities remains uncertain, but more information should emerge in the coming days.
Format Changes for 2025 Valorant World championship
Valorant’s format for next year remains partially unclear. Announcements suggest that only the top two teams from the playoffs in Stage Two will qualify for Champions. This differs from this year’s approach, where only one team advanced based on Championship Points. If this change had been in place this year, 100 Thieves would have qualified over KRÜ Esports.
The critical issue lies in how Championship Points are distributed. Currently, points only reward playoff victories and significant events like Masters Madrid, which has raised concerns. Improvements in point distribution could provide a fairer system, especially for teams that perform consistently throughout the season.
Improving Valorant World championship Live Events and Viewer Experience
Pansy, a prominent community figure, shared ideas on enhancing live Valorant events. Discussions have compared the scene to IEM Cologne and how Valorant could leverage its massive player base and community engagement. Suggested improvements include:
- Crowd and Player Reaction Mics: Enhance the atmosphere by amplifying reactions.
- Dynamic Venue Experience: Introduce live pop-ups and reduce static time at the analyst desk.
- Broader Content Focus: Build around high-quality Valorant rather than focusing solely on team-specific fan bases.
- Incentives for Watch Party Streamers: Encourage community-driven content.
While implementing these ideas poses challenges, it offers a roadmap for growing the scene.
Global Esports Roster Changes
Global Esports has decided to make all their players restricted free agents, indicating potential roster changes for 2025. While the entire team may not be dropped, a significant turnover is expected. The players can retrial for the new roster, but other teams must buy out their contracts if they wish to sign them.
The team’s founder clarified that while the players can explore their options, the new coaching staff will ultimately decide which players to retain. Some players may remain due to a lack of external interest, especially if their contracts carry high buyout fees. In such cases, unrestricted free agency could provide them more opportunities once the trials conclude.
100 Thieves Coaching Expansion
100 Thieves are looking to expand their coaching staff and have opened applications for a new position. Applicants must complete a scouting report on 100 Thieves’ Icebox or Fnatic’s Haven map strategies. The assignment involves providing detailed analysis on player tendencies, strengths, weaknesses, and how to counter them in upcoming matches.
Those who succeed in the assignment will move on to an interview process with the team, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring analysts and coaches to join a top-tier organization.
