Valorant Ascension

Day 1 of the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh brought high-octane action across Valorant and Dota 2. Four teams—Paper Rex, BBL Esports, RRQ, and Fnatic—secured playoff spots in Valorant, while Dota 2 saw BB Team, Tundra, Aurora, Team Liquid, and PVISION emerge as early frontrunners.