Yesterday marked the conclusion of another renowned off-season tournament, Valorant Challengers 2023 DACH: Arcade. After several weeks of competition, the Swiss representatives, Ovation eSports, emerged as the strongest among the eight teams.

Interestingly, the tournament spanned over two months. The group stage began in September, leading to eight teams advancing to the playoffs. After the group stage, Ovation eSports were among the main favorites, finishing second in the overall standings with a 4-2 record, which secured their playoff spot. The tournament organizers congratulated the winners on their easy victory and posted the Ovation eSports logo on their Twitter account.

The grand final was played in a best-of-five format, but so many maps were not needed. Ovation eSports faced off against MOUZ, and the match ended in a complete defeat for the latter. The first skirmish took place on Ascent, where Ovation eSports trounced their opponents with a score of 13-3. The second map, Haven, was more evenly matched, but the favorites again clinched victory with a score of 15-13. The final map saw total domination again, with Ovation eSports triumphing 13-6, securing their victory in the match and the tournament.

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As a result, Ovation eSports became the tournament champions, earning $4,653 for the team. The Valorant Challengers 2023 DACH: Arcade took place online from September 16 to November 26, with eight teams competing for a total prize pool of $16,000 and the champion title.