Local Valorant Communities launched

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of this year's Valorant Champions happening in Seoul, South Korea, Riot Games Philippines has partnered with more PC Cafes, Collegiate Esports Organizations and some OPM artists to create Valorant Community Hubs nationwide and to bring the popular first-person shooting game closer to the Filipino gaming community.

“VCT Champions 2024 is more than an esport; it’s the culmination of a Valorant year where both game and esports intersect. Recognizing the country’s competitive gaming culture and esports communities, we want to give players and fans more opportunities to experience and enjoy Champions 2024. This is why we decided to work with several partners to bring the fun and excitement closer to them,” said Jason Roberto, brand manager for Valorant at Riot Games Philippines.

From August 1-30, 10 PC cafes will be transformed into Valorant Community Hubs: Naos Esports Arena in Taft Avenue, Manila; TNC Cyber Cafe branches located in Quezon City, Malolos, Morayta, Dasmariñas, and Bacolod USLS in Visayas; and Kadiliman Esports Cafe branches in Biñan, Las Piñas, Marikina, and Comembo in Taguig. The participating PC cafes will host month-long watch parties and events where gamers will get the chance to play, watch, and win limited edition Valorant items swags and in-game rewards.

Riot Games Philippines will also conduct numerous watch parties in Cebu, as well as partner with different University esports organizations: UP Gaming Guild of the University of the Philippines, Enderun Gaming Guild of Enderun Colleges, Teletigers Esports Club of the University of Santo Tomas, Romancon Gaming of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Zenith Esports of the University of the East, LPU Pirate Esports of the Lyceum of the Philippines University, Wizards Circle Esports of the National University, FIT ?Tamaraws Esports Club of the Far Eastern University, and LG Esports of the Ateneo de Manila University, for their own student watch parties with prizes also up for grabs.

Riot Games is also collaborating with OPM artists such as SB19’s Josh Cullen, Zack Tabudlo, Al James, G22 and KAIA to ignite interest for Valorant and Champions locally.
 
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