VALORANT Ranked Analysis
Personal Note
VALORANT was initially released as a closed-beta experience in 2020, which was exciting as the creators of one of the world’s most successful Esports, League of Legends, developed a game that would directly compete against Counter Strike in the tactical first-person shooter (“tac FPS”) genre. I was immediately hooked, participating in collegiate events, but I knew there was a competitive professional scene with jaw-dropping tournament prize pools and notable salaries just beyond the horizon.