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Riot Games Unveils Exciting New Features Ahead of VALORANT Champions 2024

Riot Games Reveals New Features for VALORANT Champions 2024

by Aayush Pathak July 28, 2024, 1:44 pm 1.3k Views

Another exciting time is coming into the gaming world. The game lovers are set to experience some more thrills. Riot Games has revealed new in-game features and activations for VALORANT Champions 2024. The event will run from August 1st to 25th in South Korea. Another exciting tournament is all set to spread thrills.

The New Features:

VALORANT Champions 2024 will be held from August 1st to 25th in South Korea. This season-ending event will feature the best teams from EMEA, China, Pacific, and the Americas competing for the World Champion title and a share of the $2.25 million prize pool.

Riot Games is introducing several new features for this year’s tournament. For the first time, there will be an official Pick’em competition. Additionally, players can look forward to new drops, a new agent, an event pass, and a new skin collection.

Yurk and Flannery’s Announcement:

Riley Yurk, Product Strategist for VALORANT Global Esports, and Jack Flannery, Product Manager for Premium Content at Riot Games, shared details about the new features for VALORANT Champions 2024. One exciting addition is Pick’ems, which lets fans predict the outcomes of the tournament. Fans can make their predictions through the VALORANT Esports website or directly in the game.

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Players who correctly predict the results will earn rewards like sprays, gun buddies, and an exclusive in-game title. This feature adds an extra layer of excitement for fans as they engage with the tournament.

Additionally, Yurk and Flannery introduced the 2024 Champions collection of skins and items. This collection includes a new skin for the Phantom, VALORANT’s assault rifle, and a katana melee weapon. The Phantom skin will feature unique elements like a kill tracker that changes the weapon’s appearance and a new finisher animation showcasing the VCT Champions trophy.

Some Exciting New Additions:

In addition to the Pick’ems feature, Riot Games will offer rewards to players who log into the game during the VALORANT Champions. Players can earn a spray and a player card, among other prizes. This initiative aims to keep fans engaged throughout the tournament.

Riot Games also teased a new VALORANT agent, which will be officially revealed at the VCT Champions event. Fans are excited to see what this new character will bring to the game.

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Every kill made with the new weapon will trigger sound effects from the VCT 2024 anthem. This anthem, released earlier this week, features popular K-pop artists KISS OF LIFE and Mark Tuan. Additionally, a portion of the sales from the Champions collection will be donated to the partner teams, supporting them directly.

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