

On top of groundbreaking viewership, Riot has consistently expanded to underrepresented regions. We’ve been eagerly awaiting our first international competition, and the fan reception across the globe to Masters reaffirms our commitment to investing in the future of this esport.” said Sr. Masters Reykjavik showcased that potential, delivering nail-biting action to millions of fans – stoking regional rivalries while introducing the next generation of superstars. “From the beginning, we believed Valorant had the potential to be one of the largest esports in the world, and the best in its genre. Not only has Valorant evolved into a complex FPS title, but the competitive scene is in a perpetual state of growth. Today marks Valorant’s 1st anniversary, and the title has come leaps and bounds from Project A. Concurrently between the streams, Sentinels vs. The Grand Finals match was heated, going into overtime on the first two maps. Despite losing to Sentinels in the Grand Finals, FNATIC ran the race and took out just about every team in Masters.


They defeated X10 Esports, Version1, Team Liquid, and NUTURN. In the words of James “Mistic” Orfila, “We choked.” This loss was a blessing and a curse for FNATIC, having to grind through the Lower Bracket to make it to the Grand Finals. Their first encounter with the Sentinels did not go well at all. This was not the case, and after a fairly one-sided victory over KRU Esports, FNATIC had their chance. Most eyes were on Team Liquid and NUTURN to deliver a striking blow to Sentinels at Masters Reykjavik.
