The head coach of Karmine Corp criticizes the latest patch in Valorant and its impact on tournaments

ZE1SH, the head coach of Karmine Corp Valorant division in the EMEA region, has expressed criticism towards the recent 8.08 patch. He stated that the changes made in this patch do not take into account the specifics of Valorant and lead to serious consequences for the tournament scene.

In his comment, ZE1SH emphasized that many teams participating in Masters Madrid faced difficulties due to insufficient time to adapt to the new conditions. He noted that implementing such major changes mid-tournament, such as map and agent changes, has a negative impact on the competitive environment.

Additionally, ZE1SH expressed concerns about the readiness of teams competing in the upcoming tournament in Shanghai, as well as emphasized the need for longer preparation periods between competition stages.

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They don't understand that Valorant is not LoL, and patching maps and agents in the middle of a tournament in such a horrible format is the worst thing in the world. You can see that most teams participating in Masters Madrid are struggling. Teams that didn't qualify had one month to prepare, but teams participating in Masters had no time to rest, prepare, or try something new for Stage 1. And the situation is likely to be the same for teams participating in Shanghai.
Furthermore, the meta has been significantly altered on many maps. Will the teams that actually qualify for Shanghai manage to prepare for the second stage, where serious changes have occurred? You'll have a better chance of being among the champions if you just prepare for the second stage instead of participating in Shanghai. If you don't win, you won't get championship points and will waste time preparing.

ZE1SH

The changes introduced in patch 8.08 include significant shifts in the game's meta, such as nerfs to Cypher and Viper, which sparked a wave of discussions among players and coaches.

Despite Karmine Corp successful performance in the recent Kick-off tournament, ZE1SH urged caution regarding the impact of the latest changes on tournament results and team prospects.

It is reported that Karmine Corp, leading the EMEA rankings with 1 point, and other teams are actively adapting to the new conditions ahead of the upcoming tournaments. It is expected that the new patch 8.08 will have a significant impact on the game's meta and the results of future tournaments, including Masters Shanghai.