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Valorant 13.10 patch notes bring Sentinel buffs and assists update:

https://t.co/zNOn7tjmBN

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Xi Lai Gaming has allowed IGL WsLeo to explore options for 2027, despite his contract reportedly running through 2028.

XLG has already let NoMan explore options and parted with coach hvoya and star Duelist Rarga.

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T1 has extended duelist BuZz's contract through 2028, keeping him alongside stax and iZu as the core of its rebuilt roster after parting with both head coaches, three players, and its entire academy pipeline.

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TenZ is set to return to competitive VALORANT in 2027 with T1, joining the South Korean org as a player after spending several months there as a content creator.

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Paper Rex has parted ways with longtime Duelist Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie after five years.

He helped the team win the inaugural VCT Pacific League and finish second at Champions Los Angeles in 2023, then lift their first international trophy at Masters Toronto in 2025.

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LOUD and 100 Thieves have joined the Red Bull Home Ground 2026 lineup in Los Angeles, running December 10-13.

LOUD arrives fresh off their Champions Shanghai win, while 100 Thieves took the Esports World Cup.

They join G2, Sentinels, NRG, Fnatic, T1, and ZETA DIVISION, with two more spots decided through Open Qualifiers.

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So close, yet so far of an Ace...

Truly a relatable moment from VCT China Threshold!

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LOUD's luk xo has confirmed he's leaving the org after winning Champions Shanghai, apologizing to fans for how the news came out and saying contractual restrictions kept him quiet.

He is reportedly set to join Leviatán for 2027 alongside IGL Lobos.

luk xo on his departure:

"This decision wasn't just about luk xo the player, but also about who luk xo is as a person, as a son, and as the man of the house. It's a decision I'm making because I received a really good offer and things like that. I don't really know what else to say."

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Aurora Gaming has entered Valorant with a roster of Derke, Boo, trexx, B1SK, and chiwa.

CEO Adalyat Mamedov said it was the fastest roster he's ever seen assembled, with contracts signed minutes before the qualifier registration deadline.

Derke, a two-time international champion, is expected to take the Duelist role and reunite with trexx.

Aurora competes through the EMEA Open Qualifiers in November, with no head coach revealed yet.

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VALORANT's latest patch also brought fixes to The Warden as a way to make it an attractive weapon for its 2.900 credit price:

Its pitch recoil was made more seamless for the first bullets.

It also reduced the spread on follow-up shots:

2nd bullet error reduced from 0.25 to 0.20

3rd bullet error reduced from 0.60 to 0.50

Have you noticed the difference?

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Satisfying Ace by Z1yan in China Threshold!

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G2 Esports has parted ways with longtime in-game leader Jacob "valyn" Batio.

He joined three years ago with the 2023 Ascension-winning roster from The Guard and led G2 to eight straight international qualifications, four domestic titles, and at least top eight at every global event.

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Team Vitality has parted ways with VALORANT head coach Gregor "PAL" Morton.

The move comes two days after star duelist Derke's departure and follows the team's runner-up finish at Champions Shanghai.

Vitality still holds Jamppi, PROFEK, Chronicle, and Sayonara under contract.

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Valorant 13.09 patch notes add Hush and a Warden buff: https://t.co/PHYuV0evG4

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Valorant hints at major Clove nerfs:

Reportedly, Pick-Me-Up's movement speed bonus reportedly drops from 15% to 10%

Not Dead Yet would no longer earn ultimate points from kills for the rest of the round after activation, while enemies who eliminate a revived Clove would gain an ultimate point.

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LYON is officially stepping away from VALORANT after missing out on a VCT Americas partnership slot for 2027.

The organization cited concerns over the current LATAM North ecosystem, lack of structural guarantees, and an unsustainable risk model for clubs as it shifts focus to other projects.

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KIWOOM DRX has released three coaches and seven players across its main team and academy just days after Riot declined to make it a partnered VCT org for 2027.

The org says it remains committed to Valorant, with Flicker, yong, and coach glow left on the roster.

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Evil Geniuses will shut down operations on Nov. 2, the Seattle-based esports org announced Tuesday, citing constrained sponsorship and investment plus rising costs of competing at the top level.

Founded in 1999, EG won the 2023 Valorant Champions. Players and coaches become free agents.

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New Agent Reveal: Hush

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Erde is crowned the MVP of the Tournament.