On October 1st, the Brazilian esports team Hero Base announced the temporary suspension of its VALORANT division. The team, which included strong players like dgzin and raafa, had previously won VCB 2024 Split 1. However, the organization has now decided to focus on developing its core area — Fortnite.
Official Statement from Hero Base
In its official statement, the team expressed pride in its VALORANT achievements and thanked fans for their support:
Today, we are closing one of the most important chapters in our history. We are incredibly proud of all the victories, matches, and achievements leading up to the championship win. We sincerely thank the fans and followers for making this journey an incredible story.
The organization also announced the decision to temporarily suspend its operations in VALORANT:
After careful consideration, we have decided to temporarily halt the VALORANT division. Hero Base will continue to focus on its Fortnite division, content creation, entertainment industry, and scouting new players. We thank everyone who has been with us on this journey.
Hero Base's History in VALORANT
Founded in 2021, Hero Base quickly made a name for itself in the esports scene through Fortnite. The team gained significant popularity, amassing over 1.26 million subscribers on YouTube. In February 2024, the organization entered VALORANT, signing well-known players such as dgzin, GuhRVN, raafa, and pancc, who had previously won the Brazilian Challenger with The Union.
Just three months after their debut, the team secured the title in VCB 2024 Split 1, though Split 2 saw them finish in eighth place.
Challenges on the Brazilian VALORANT Scene
Following the transition of popular teams like LOUD, FURIA, and MIBR to the International League, the popularity of the Brazilian Challenger League declined. Financial struggles became apparent when all Split 2 matches, including the playoff finals, were held online this year. Luisou, the head of esports at Hero Base, had previously suggested holding an offseason tournament with a prize pool of 500,000 Brazilian reals to maintain interest in the scene.
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