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|date=2024-04-24T10:28:53.000Z
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|content=According to recent news, [[Companies/Riot Games|RIot Games]] revealed the VALORANT Invite Division. The upcoming Division will stand as the pinnacle of competition within VALORANT's in-game Premier Mode. Victorious teams in the Premier Invite can secure qualification for Challenger Leagues globally.

Rules for Premier is also revealed,

* Promotion is granted to the team itself. The team owner or captain retains the ability to add or remove players without jeopardizing the promotion. 
* The promotion remains intact even if there are changes to the maximum number of players allowed on the team.
* Teams have the potential to advance multiple divisions akin to rank progression.
* Promotions are applicable solely for the subsequent stages. Failure to participate in the ensuing premier event will result in the team being reseeded.
* The threshold for qualification in Playoffs is established at 600.

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Riot also revealed structure changes, 

* Each team is required to participate in two scheduled events weekly, featuring the designated map of the week.
* Losses will now yield zero points, in contrast to the previous system where losses awarded 25 points.
* Teams with similar performance records will be pitted against each other, with rematch protection activated.
* In the event of an uneven number of participating teams, the team with the lowest Premier Score will receive a bye rather than engaging in a match.
* Playoff qualification will be determined by teams' standings following the conclusion of weekly competitions, deviating from the previous criterion of Premier Score.
* Following the playoff tournaments, Premier will promote teams based on their final standings on the current stage's leaderboard.

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