Tier 2 VALORANT isn’t perfect, but relegating partnered teams from VCT isn’t the solution

Over the last weekend before the start of VALORANT Champions 2023, a passionate discussion about the tier-two scene and the Ascension/partnership model took place, spearheaded by a back-and-forth between two very influential names.

In a post on July 29, the global head of VALORANT esports Leo Faria attempted to assure fans that a robust plan for improving the tier-two scene was coming—one that includes a “fully revised calendar, more opportunities to compete,” and a focus on sustainability. But Faria referring to The Guard, the VCT Americas-bound NA roster that won Ascension, as a “guest team” led to a Twitter discussion with content creator and tier-two VALORANT team owner Ludwig.

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