HyperX and Riot Games announced a multi-year partnership extension for the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT). The tech company remains the official partner for gaming keyboards, mice, and mouse pads for one of the fastest-growing esports.
“HyperX is excited to continue our Founding Partner role with the VALORANT gaming franchise in bringing better gaming experiences, together. Gaming is something we experience at home, with friends, and during special gaming events like VALORANT tournaments, and HyperX is proud to be part of this enthusiastic community,” said the tech company.
HyperX – VCT 2023
As part of the partnership, Riot will continue to source the tech company’s gaming products for all VCT global events including:
- The inaugural VCT LOCK//IN tournament, which just concluded with FNATIC taking the title and securing an extra slot for the VCT EMEA region at Champions 2023
- VCT Masters, coming in June to Tokyo, Japan, home to one of the sport’s most passionate and fastest-growing communities
- VCT Champions, the culminating event of the season where the first world champion of the new VCT will be crowned
- VALORANT Game Changers Championship, the pinnacle event for Riot’s groundbreaking initiative celebrating the top women’s pro teams around the world
2023 marks a new era for the VCT with a new league model and competitive consisting of three international leagues – VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, and VCT Pacific. These are home to 30 teams and 20+ Challengers leagues with hundreds of teams around the world.
“As a founding partner of the VCT, HyperX has been a valuable asset to the growth of our sport from the beginning, and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship as VCT embarks on its third season under a new global league structure. We at Riot are deeply invested in building long-term sustainability across our global esports, and we’re happy to have HyperX and their award-winning products along for the ride.”
Leo Faria, Riot Games Global Head of VALORANT Esports
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