EDward Gaming won Valorant's world championship in 2024. International viewership of the Chinese league surged. Co-streamers arrived. The story traveled.
Twelve months later, Kickoff 2026 recorded the lowest international numbers since the league began.
Twelve months later, Kickoff 2026 recorded the lowest international numbers since the league began.
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
EDward Gaming won Valorant's world championship in 2024. International viewership of the Chinese league surged. Co-streamers arrived. The story traveled.
Twelve months later, Kickoff 2026 recorded the lowest international numbers since the league began.
Twelve months later, Kickoff 2026 recorded the lowest international numbers since the league began.
I was looking forward to Overwatch's storytelling.
I was looking forward to Concord's storytelling.
I enjoyed Valorant's storytelling.
Dream big, Highguard.
I was looking forward to Concord's storytelling.
I enjoyed Valorant's storytelling.
Dream big, Highguard.
With Apex Legends seeming to give up on animated lore, Highguard is exactly what I needed
Highguard's animated lore drops are fantastic
With Apex Legends seeming to give up on animated lore, Highguard is exactly what I needed
www.polygon.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I was looking forward to Overwatch's storytelling.
I was looking forward to Concord's storytelling.
I enjoyed Valorant's storytelling.
Dream big, Highguard.
I was looking forward to Concord's storytelling.
I enjoyed Valorant's storytelling.
Dream big, Highguard.
Well, it kinda did work with Valorant. Valorant's playerbase didn't come from CS die hards moving over. other people just started playing Valorant.
That being said, CS isn't a niche market in the first place.
That being said, CS isn't a niche market in the first place.
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Well, it kinda did work with Valorant. Valorant's playerbase didn't come from CS die hards moving over. other people just started playing Valorant.
That being said, CS isn't a niche market in the first place.
That being said, CS isn't a niche market in the first place.
Valorant's new All Random, One Site game mode is WILD - and I love it!
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Valorant's new All Random, One Site game mode is WILD - and I love it!
Mechanically it feels like a hybrid ritual —
Valorant’s gunplay bones, Fortnite: Save the World energy, and those classic CTF / base-attack loops from retro multiplayer like 007 Nightfire.
Valorant’s gunplay bones, Fortnite: Save the World energy, and those classic CTF / base-attack loops from retro multiplayer like 007 Nightfire.
February 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Mechanically it feels like a hybrid ritual —
Valorant’s gunplay bones, Fortnite: Save the World energy, and those classic CTF / base-attack loops from retro multiplayer like 007 Nightfire.
Valorant’s gunplay bones, Fortnite: Save the World energy, and those classic CTF / base-attack loops from retro multiplayer like 007 Nightfire.
Let's have a late recap for VALORANT's patch 12.01! Picking up from the events of V26 & patch 12.00, Omega' taken advantage of the chaos caused by their attack on the Sanctuary and have had more attacks since.
Let’s see what we and get started
#ValorantLore | Thread
bsky.app/profile/juma...
Let’s see what we and get started
#ValorantLore | Thread
bsky.app/profile/juma...
January 27, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Let's have a late recap for VALORANT's patch 12.01! Picking up from the events of V26 & patch 12.00, Omega' taken advantage of the chaos caused by their attack on the Sanctuary and have had more attacks since.
Let’s see what we and get started
#ValorantLore | Thread
bsky.app/profile/juma...
Let’s see what we and get started
#ValorantLore | Thread
bsky.app/profile/juma...
valorant's "competitive integrity" is a joke and cannot be taken seriously. i will continue to be afk, toxic and throw whenever i feel like it. fuck u riot.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 PM
valorant's "competitive integrity" is a joke and cannot be taken seriously. i will continue to be afk, toxic and throw whenever i feel like it. fuck u riot.
I love Valorant's e-sports
January 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I love Valorant's e-sports
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Like that one valorant's comic skins, or lol's soul fighter skins
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Like that one valorant's comic skins, or lol's soul fighter skins
i greatly enjoy using valorant's new gun
January 13, 2026 at 4:26 AM
i greatly enjoy using valorant's new gun
For weekend 1, all experiences are welcome but we'd prefer you have familiarity with VALORANT's meta as a whole. VALORANT casting/observing is difficult w/o prior knowledge but learnable.
For weekend 2, experience casting/observing a past VALORANT tournament is required and you must submit a reel.
For weekend 2, experience casting/observing a past VALORANT tournament is required and you must submit a reel.
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
For weekend 1, all experiences are welcome but we'd prefer you have familiarity with VALORANT's meta as a whole. VALORANT casting/observing is difficult w/o prior knowledge but learnable.
For weekend 2, experience casting/observing a past VALORANT tournament is required and you must submit a reel.
For weekend 2, experience casting/observing a past VALORANT tournament is required and you must submit a reel.
ʚ Stream Schedule ɞ
I'm back and here's the plan!
Time to VROOM VROOM around Lahai Roi or join me on Thursday for Valorant's new game mode: All Random One Site to PEW PEW 🩵
See you soon!
【Link】
⟣ Twitch: twitch.tv/echoastea
⟣ Main YT: youtube.com/@EchoAstea
⟣ VODs Channel: youtube.com/@asteima
I'm back and here's the plan!
Time to VROOM VROOM around Lahai Roi or join me on Thursday for Valorant's new game mode: All Random One Site to PEW PEW 🩵
See you soon!
【Link】
⟣ Twitch: twitch.tv/echoastea
⟣ Main YT: youtube.com/@EchoAstea
⟣ VODs Channel: youtube.com/@asteima
January 12, 2026 at 8:57 AM
ʚ Stream Schedule ɞ
I'm back and here's the plan!
Time to VROOM VROOM around Lahai Roi or join me on Thursday for Valorant's new game mode: All Random One Site to PEW PEW 🩵
See you soon!
【Link】
⟣ Twitch: twitch.tv/echoastea
⟣ Main YT: youtube.com/@EchoAstea
⟣ VODs Channel: youtube.com/@asteima
I'm back and here's the plan!
Time to VROOM VROOM around Lahai Roi or join me on Thursday for Valorant's new game mode: All Random One Site to PEW PEW 🩵
See you soon!
【Link】
⟣ Twitch: twitch.tv/echoastea
⟣ Main YT: youtube.com/@EchoAstea
⟣ VODs Channel: youtube.com/@asteima
Valorant's updates are getting kinda weird
Com for Gwendolyn!
Com for Gwendolyn!
January 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Valorant's updates are getting kinda weird
Com for Gwendolyn!
Com for Gwendolyn!
🚨 ICYMI: Lead VALORANT's social media strategy in the EMEA region! 🔫
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
🚨 ICYMI: Lead VALORANT's social media strategy in the EMEA region! 🔫
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
Valorant's Discord ad may have failed in getting in interested in their game, but it has brought KiNG MALA onto my radar after hearing her excellent cover of Toxic. Been listening to their albums all day. Great stuff.
January 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Valorant's Discord ad may have failed in getting in interested in their game, but it has brought KiNG MALA onto my radar after hearing her excellent cover of Toxic. Been listening to their albums all day. Great stuff.
⚡️ NEW: Lead VALORANT's social media strategy in the EMEA region! 🔫
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
⚡️ NEW: Lead VALORANT's social media strategy in the EMEA region! 🔫
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
💼 VALORANT Social Media Lead, EMEA
🏢 Riot
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇦🇪 London/Paris/Dubai
📃 Contract
🎚 Senior
🏷 #SocialMedia, #Marketing, #PublicRelations, #VALORANT, #RiotGames, #VCT
Link to apply below 👇
it'd be so much easier for me to enjoy valorant's cool cinematic animations if they didn't have the worst music in the universe playing in the background
January 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
it'd be so much easier for me to enjoy valorant's cool cinematic animations if they didn't have the worst music in the universe playing in the background
VALORANT’s Patch 12.00 is finally here, we get to see what happens now in the aftermath of the cinematic!
Alpha earth has lost their leader and 4 other agents, let’s see what we have and go over each point one by one
#ValorantLore | Thread🧵
Alpha earth has lost their leader and 4 other agents, let’s see what we have and go over each point one by one
#ValorantLore | Thread🧵
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
VALORANT’s Patch 12.00 is finally here, we get to see what happens now in the aftermath of the cinematic!
Alpha earth has lost their leader and 4 other agents, let’s see what we have and go over each point one by one
#ValorantLore | Thread🧵
Alpha earth has lost their leader and 4 other agents, let’s see what we have and go over each point one by one
#ValorantLore | Thread🧵
Valorant's first update of the year, version 1.000.062 for consoles, aligns with the previously released patch 12.00 for PC, marking the start of the 2026 season.
Valorant Update 1.000.062 for Consoles Applies Patch 12.00
Patch 12.00 is live on consoles as Valorant update 1.000.062, and this brings a new limited-time mode and more.
mp1st.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Valorant's first update of the year, version 1.000.062 for consoles, aligns with the previously released patch 12.00 for PC, marking the start of the 2026 season.
VALORANT's Season 2026 kicks off with Patch 12.00, featuring a massive Breeze overhaul that reshapes sightlines and plant zones, plus the new Bandit pistol—offering sharp headshot power between the Ghost and Sheriff. Expect agent tweaks, map fixes, and a brief 5v5 mode too.
VALORANT Patch 12.00 brings Breeze rework and new Bandit pistol
Riot Games released Patch 12.00 for VALORANT on January 6, 2026, kicking off Season 2026 with a large rework of Breeze, a new sidearm called the Bandit,
consolepcgaming.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
VALORANT's Season 2026 kicks off with Patch 12.00, featuring a massive Breeze overhaul that reshapes sightlines and plant zones, plus the new Bandit pistol—offering sharp headshot power between the Ghost and Sheriff. Expect agent tweaks, map fixes, and a brief 5v5 mode too.
Maximilien’s Vault is BACK in #Overwatch2 💰
Unlock hero skins tailored to your playstyle at exclusive discounted prices, inspired by VALORANT’s Night Market!
What did you get this time? 💭
Unlock hero skins tailored to your playstyle at exclusive discounted prices, inspired by VALORANT’s Night Market!
What did you get this time? 💭
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Maximilien’s Vault is BACK in #Overwatch2 💰
Unlock hero skins tailored to your playstyle at exclusive discounted prices, inspired by VALORANT’s Night Market!
What did you get this time? 💭
Unlock hero skins tailored to your playstyle at exclusive discounted prices, inspired by VALORANT’s Night Market!
What did you get this time? 💭
VALORANT
VALORANT’s new game mode: All Random One Site
VALORANT’s new game mode: All Random One Site
January 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
VALORANT
VALORANT’s new game mode: All Random One Site
VALORANT’s new game mode: All Random One Site
Watch the full video from Valorant's YouTube channel here (www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnGd...) and let us know what you think about it, and if you're hyped for what's coming!
Welcome to my world…
YouTube video by VALORANT
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Watch the full video from Valorant's YouTube channel here (www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnGd...) and let us know what you think about it, and if you're hyped for what's coming!