Riot Reveals Changes to Challengers

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14 August 2023 15:50
Riot Games revealed changes to Valorant Challengers. Here is a summary of the changes by Riot Games,
Challenger Leagues, previously limited to January-June, will now run year-round, especially during the Tier 1 offseason, to boost Challengers' exposure and viewership. This shift might involve not broadcasting early competition stages but exploring creative solutions, like offering clean feeds for watch parties. The updated calendar ensures ongoing competition opportunities for players' growth and skills development. Challengers Ascension will move to September after Champions, providing its own spotlight moment and higher significance. Teams in International Leagues can establish affiliate ties with Challenger League teams and implement a player loan system to enhance player mobility. The goal is to encourage player movement between layers and utilize top-tier resources to support Tier 2 player progress. The third evolution, Premier, is a new VALORANT competitive mode allowing team creation and weekly in-game tournaments. Premier tournaments will qualify teams for Challenger Leagues, creating a streamlined path from grassroots to pro-level competition. Premier democratizes pro aspirations, enabling any team's performance to matter, and it spans all VALORANT regions for comprehensive coverage. Premier contributes to a robust Tier 3 structure, increasing promotions and relegations into Challengers, promoting growth and competitiveness.
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14 August 2023 15:50
Riot Games revealed changes to Valorant Challengers. Here is a summary of the changes by Riot Games,
Challenger Leagues, previously limited to January-June, will now run year-round, especially during the Tier 1 offseason, to boost Challengers' exposure and viewership. This shift might involve not broadcasting early competition stages but exploring creative solutions, like offering clean feeds for watch parties. The updated calendar ensures ongoing competition opportunities for players' growth and skills development. Challengers Ascension will move to September after Champions, providing its own spotlight moment and higher significance. Teams in International Leagues can establish affiliate ties with Challenger League teams and implement a player loan system to enhance player mobility. The goal is to encourage player movement between layers and utilize top-tier resources to support Tier 2 player progress. The third evolution, Premier, is a new VALORANT competitive mode allowing team creation and weekly in-game tournaments. Premier tournaments will qualify teams for Challenger Leagues, creating a streamlined path from grassroots to pro-level competition. Premier democratizes pro aspirations, enabling any team's performance to matter, and it spans all VALORANT regions for comprehensive coverage. Premier contributes to a robust Tier 3 structure, increasing promotions and relegations into Challengers, promoting growth and competitiveness.
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