Riot expands Challengers calendar, adds cross-tier loans after outcry from VALORANT fans

At long last, fans of competitive VALORANT and its tier-two scene, in particular, have finally gotten some amount of good news, with Riot Games today announcing significant changes will be coming to the Challengers ecosystem next year.

The biggest change is the pending transition to a “year-round” Challengers league, which will include league play that will take place during the tier-one offseason after Champions, starting in 2024. Riot claims the new calendar “will ensure players have continued opportunities to compete and develop their skills.” Riot will also implement a new Challengers affiliate program and loan system for tier-one teams in the international VCT leagues.

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