Riot Games has announced the creation of a separate VCT Game Changers league for South Asia, which will directly participate in the new Pacific Game Changers event next year.

In the Game Changers 2023 season, the non-existent team Global Esports Phoenix secured the highest positions among representatives from South Asia. Meanwhile, Orangutan, an Indian team, mainly consists of Filipinos. After the season ended, both organizations temporarily left the tournament.

The news was announced by Sukamal Pegu, the General Manager of Riot Games in South Asia, during the Convergence 2023 event in Bangalore, India.

This is sensational news for everyone. Welcome, ladies, and every marginalized community playing Valorant. We have a Game Changers league for South Asia that directly participates in the Pacific Game Changers event at the end of the year, and this will lead to champions. So, buckle up.

 

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This change is a significant step for the development of Valorant in South Asia. It means that players from this region will now have the opportunity to compete at a higher level and represent their regional scene on the international stage.

Riot Games is expected to announce more details about the new VCT Game Changers South Asia league in the coming months. These details will include information about the league format, prize pool, and start date.