Fnatic’s Valorant crew has made historical past by turning into the primary crew in EMEA franchising to win back-to-back tournaments.
Fnatic had a tough begin to VCT EMEA 2024, lacking out on qualification for Masters Madrid early within the yr. Nonetheless, the crew bounced again throughout the principle stage, profitable the primary regional event in Could to safe their spot in Masters Shanghai.
Regardless of ending seventh on the worldwide event, Fnatic got here in robust for the second stage of VCT EMEA. They made a near-flawless run by the playoff bracket, dropping solely two maps in whole—one in opposition to Karmine Corp within the first spherical and one other in opposition to Crew Vitality within the grand finals.
Fnatic put the nail in Crew Vitality’s coffin on the fourth map of the match, profitable with a powerful 13-3 on their opponent’s map decide to turn into the primary crew in EMEA to win back-to-back events.
“Jake [Boaster] stated earlier than this yr began that we have been going to win three trophies,” stated Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov within the post-match interview. “We really received two out of three already, Stage 1, Stage 2… Now Champs are coming.”
The one different crew to win each levels was EDward Gaming in VCT China, a powerhouse in its respective area.
With their victory in VCT EMEA Stage 2, Fnatic secured their third regional trophy, their final win being in 2022 in opposition to FPX earlier than the franchising period.
This victory additionally marks the primary event win for substitute Emirhan “hiro” Kat, who joined Fnatic halfway by Stage 2 to switch Leo “Leo” Jannesson, who stepped away from aggressive play to give attention to his well being.
Fnatic will be part of fellow EMEA groups Crew Vitality, Crew Heretics, and FUT Esports at VCT Champions. The ultimate worldwide occasion of the yr might be held in Seoul, South Korea, on the COEX Artium and INSPIRE Area.
EMEA might be seeking to take residence the second Champions trophy for his or her area after Acend received the inaugural occasion in 2021.