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{"meta":{"keywords":"valorant, riot games","description":"How the Valorant eSports Landscape is Finally Taking Shape"},"active":true,"show_in_home":true,"show_as_recent":false,"show_as_popular":false,"_id":"60f82edc6bd099b7dc3a192e","aid":"valorant","article_image_alt":"How the Valorant eSports Landscape is Finally Taking Shape","big_image_path":"valorant-big.jpg","date":"07/21/2021","elements":[{"id":"p0","sort_index":0,"type":"paragraph","content":"<p><em>Valorant</em> has often been referred to as the “child” of two hugely successful competitive games, character-based shooter <em>Overwatch</em> and the FPS gold-standard <em>Counter-Strike: Global Offensive</em>. While not doing the title full justice, this description is rather apt.</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring maps, mechanics, and gunplay that seems inspired directly from <em>CS:GO</em>, with the stylized graphics and character-based team components of <em>Overwatch</em>, <em>Valorant</em> seems to have been created specifically with the intent of becoming a massive hit with the professional gaming crowd, and that’s exactly what happened.</p><p><br></p><p>Riot Games is no stranger to the eSports scene, as League of Legends remains incredibly popular and continues to dominate the MOBA field. However, only recently has <em>Valorant’s</em> competitive structure taken shape, with recent announcements concerning the <em>Valorant</em> Champion’s Tour and what to expect throughout 2021.</p><p><br></p><p>Not in the loop when it comes to <em>Valorant’s</em> eSports scene? We have all the details below, as well as the easiest way to grab a high-performance <strong>gaming PC with monthly payments</strong>, in case you are ready right here and now to start mixing it up for a chance at competing in an upcoming tournament.</p><h2>A Somewhat Slow Start For a Promising Title</h2><p>From the beginning, <em>Valorant</em> showed massive promise as the next big eSport, with professional personalities like Shroud singing the game’s praises. Before the game had even reached its beta state, many believed that it would automatically become the new craze in the pro gaming scene, and weren’t shy about saying as much.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite the intense hype, and the explosive success the game had on release, it has taken a little time for the <em>Valorant</em> pro scene to solidify. One of the reasons for this was Riot Games’ hands-off approach throughout the last half of 2020, allowing the competitive landscape to take shape without much in the way of official guidelines and input. While COVID may have had a part to play in this decision, it did leave some pros and organizations a bit confused about the state of the game after such a lively beta.</p><p><br></p><p>Among many streamers and pro gamers, there was this belief that somehow <em>Valorant</em> would be the “next big thing” in eSports right out of the gate, yet this was ultimately unrealistic. However, in late 2020 Riot Games finally provided some insight into what the future holds for <em>Valorant</em>, and it looks every bit as promising as any of us could have hoped.</p><h2>Dissecting the <em>Valorant</em> Champion’s Tour</h2><p>With a reliable bracket structure similar to <em>League of Legends</em>, the Tour will feature a collection of tournaments that will take place over the course of an entire year and will eventually culminate in a <span style='color: rgb(224, 62, 45);' data-mce-style='color: #e03e2d;'><a href='https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/esports/announcing-the-2021-valorant-champions-tour/' data-mce-href='https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/esports/announcing-the-2021-valorant-champions-tour/' style='color: rgb(224, 62, 45);' data-mce-style='color: #e03e2d;'>World Championship</a></span>. Starting with regional open qualifiers for the first set of Masters events, which already concluded in March, and with 2 other events slated for May and September that will award points that teams need in order to qualify for the final event, it looks as though 2021 will be full of action from start to finish.</p><p><br></p><p>Backed by big names like Red Bull and Secretlab, and with the full weight of the professional gaming scene behind it, <em>Valorant</em> seems positioned to be the biggest thing in eSports as the year progresses.</p><p><br></p><p>While there are certainly a wide variety of different games out there right now that attract plenty of pro attention, such as <em>Fortnite</em>, <em>Apex Legends</em>, <em>PUBG</em>, and the <em>Call of Duty</em> franchise, no other game has such a solid eSports foundation as <em>Valorant</em> does. Given how fresh the game is, how optimized it is for competitive play, and how much support it has from Riot Games themselves, it seems as though we will have a lot to look forward to from this FPS in the coming years. <em>Valorant</em> also seems to have drawn talent from all over the eSports world, making for truly impressive gameplay and exciting storylines.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p>"},{"id":"img1","sort_index":1,"type":"image","content":"clx-gaming-pc.jpg","alt":"CLX Gaming PC"},{"id":"p2","sort_index":2,"type":"paragraph","content":"<h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>Building a Professional-Quality PC That is Suited For <em>Valorant</em></h2><p>While <em>Valorant</em> is an incredibly well-made, optimized game, you will still need a rather beefy gaming PC if you intend on playing at anything near a professional level. It’s understandable if you want to immediately invest in a high-quality rig but there’s a chance you may not have the budget to work with.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s becoming increasingly popular to finance <strong>gaming PCs with monthly payments</strong> rather than purchasing them outright. This is the best solution if you want to take advantage of the moment and start honing your skills in a particular game in a professional setting without waiting to save up the money to do so. With the proper reliable financing and convenient monthly payments, you can build the gaming PC of your dreams and have it delivered in no time.</p><p><br></p><p>If the <em>Valorant</em> pro scene is calling your name, and you want to be a part of the action as soon as possible, you will find everything you need here at CLX. We feature an incredible selection of <a href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc' data-mce-href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc'>high-performance gaming PCs</a> with powerful customization options that can allow you to play Valorant, or any other FPS just like the pros. If crystal clear 4K resolution and maxed-out frames are what you need in your life, our prebuilt gaming computers will more than accommodate you. What’s more, we offer incredible ways to <a href='https://www.clxgaming.com/financing' data-mce-href='https://www.clxgaming.com/financing'><span style='color: rgb(224, 62, 45);' data-mce-style='color: #e03e2d;'>finance your gaming PC</span></a> with easy monthly payments, so you don’t have to save for an eternity to start getting in on the action.</p><p><br></p><p>While the <em>Valorant</em> eSports scene seems to be rapidly materializing, there’s still plenty of time to develop your skills and join the <span style='color: rgb(224, 62, 45);' data-mce-style='color: #e03e2d;'><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/' data-mce-href='https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/' style='color: rgb(224, 62, 45);' data-mce-style='color: #e03e2d;'>competitive community</a> </span>as long as you have the hardware to do so. Take a look at our selection of gaming computers or give our team a call at 855-490-2569 for more information.</p>"}],"id":"_wl55zb280","mid_image_path":"valorant-mid.jpg","sid":"pc-gaming-esports-news","small_image_path":"valorant-small.jpg","sub_title":"Riot Games’ Tactical Shooter Looks Poised to Dominate eSports for Years to Come","title":"How the Valorant eSports Landscape is Finally Taking Shape"}
