Riot Games have now officially released details, new events and the format of the Valorant Champions Tour 2023.
VCT 2022 was a huge hit with the Valorant community as the esports side of the game grows.
However, this year the format and some other details have slightly changed to match the growing pace of the industry.
So, let's take a look at the changes made by Riot Games with the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in 2023.
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This comes from an insider source.
However, there is speculation about the exact location of the event too.
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Partners in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The start of the new season will be celebrated with partnered teams coming to Saul Paulo Brazil.
During this time, a three-week tournament will allow fans to get a first look at the new rosters and see which squad is the best.
This will happen in February with the winners being crowned in March. Whoever places first will qualify for a place at Masters.
First competitive split
After this, teams will compete in local LAN competitions in EMEA, the Pacific and the Americas.
Berlin, Seoul, and Los Angeles will see international league matches take place.
This all begins in March with eight weeks of regular-season competition with three league champions announced in May.
Additionally, the regular seasons of VCT would only feature two splits. However, this year there is only one split with the international tournament.
Valorant Champions Masters
June will see the return of Masters, featuring the best teams from each international league.
This gives the top teams a free pass to Champions, the Valorant world final.
July is when the Last Chance Qualifiers will happen too where teams get one last chance to get a place in Champions.
VCT Champions
The whole VCT season will end in August with the Champions event.
After a whole season of competitive matches, only the best of the best will still be standing.
After all the hectic chaos of the lead-up, here is where teams can finally get the last push as they aim for the trophy.
Valorant Challenger Circuit
Riot Games also shared new details about the Challenger Circuit.
This will take place concurrently with the VCT season, providing aspiring teams with a path to qualify for international competition in 2024.
Two Challenger splits will begin in January and conclude with the Ascension tournaments in July.