The Chinese team EDward Gaming has not managed to secure a single win after their triumph at Valorant Champions 2024. The team participated in two tournaments following their victory, finishing in last place at both.
On November 24, EDward Gaming concluded their second tournament since winning Valorant Champions 2024. Invited to the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational as one of the favorites, they faced an early exit. In the opening Swiss-stage matches, they suffered two consecutive defeats, leaving the tournament in last place alongside Bilibili Gaming.
Decline or Lack of Priority?
EDward Gaming's first match was a surprising loss to DetonatioN FocusMe, a much weaker team that did not even qualify for this year's World Championship. The game ended 1:2. In their second match, they faced a stronger opponent, Paper Rex, but the result was the same—another 1:2 defeat. This marked their fourth consecutive loss since their grand final victory at Valorant Champions 2024.
What’s Happening with EDward Gaming?
The situation has raised many questions among fans of both the team and the discipline. The most plausible explanation seems to be a lack of seriousness in their approach to these tournaments. The first event resembled more of an exhibition match, while the second, despite featuring strong competitors, was still an offseason event with no impact on the regular season. EDward Gaming’s next tournament will be the Shanghai Esports Masters 2024.
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