League of Legends and Valorant, the two competitive behemoths of Riot Games, are about to know a turning point. Esport may never be the same again after this decision.
Riot Games has multiplied projects in recent years, having managed to position itself on several slots: Moba, FPS, Auto Battler style strategy, JCC … However, its strength is still as much on two flagship titles: League of Legends et Valuing. However, if everyone occupies a major place on the competitive scene, they are preparing to experience a turning point that could change a lot in the future.
Riot Games Big on League of Legends and Valurant
The world of video games is constantly changing. With financial benefits that exploded at the time of the 2020 pandemic, it attracts more and more people. However, the Studios durability And associated structures is often called into question due to models that still struggle to find the necessary stability. Other ways are then being possible, as Riot Games will experiment with League of Legends and valuing for esports.
In fact, Riot Games made a big decision that could change the face of thesport in the long term. This is the big news in June: the company now authorizes the sponsored Paris For Valorant and League of Legends. From now on, they will be possible in competition for the Tier 1 category teams. But this only concerns the American continent as well as the regions of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Therefore, this excludes Asia and Australia from the system, which does not plan to include them in the short term.
Riot at the same time wants to offer a solid and secure framework for these sponsorships. The studio wants to ensure regulation, in particular with compulsory approval of sponsors. The challenge behind this initiative is to support teams In a context where discipline is put to the test during post-pandemic period. At the same time, the revenues generated would allow Contribute to carry the levels of tier 2 level For League of Legends and Valorant. This would also benefit training programs for young talents. In short, the goal is to work at perpetuate the Esportive scene at a time when she needs it.
Source : John Needham pour Riot Games.
