Revenant Esports are crowned as champions of OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia Split 2

After a strong display of performances, Revenant Esports have been crowned as the champions of OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia Split 2. Their triumph has earned them a place in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension: Pacific.

In partnership with Riot Games, NODWIN Gaming hosted the tournament at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in Chattarpur. OMEN by HP was the tournament’s title partner, and Philips was the styling partner.

Revenant Esports, featuring India’s top VALORANT players including Jayanth Ramesh (skillZ), Ganesh Gangadhar (SkRossi), Kasif Sayyed (Paradox), Prish Valvani (Tricky) alongside Kazakhstan’s Dastan Zhumagali (dos9) and Sultan Akbay (sultan), remained unbeaten throughout Split 2.

Revenant Esports defeated the former VCSA Split 2 champions, Orangutan, with a 2-0 victory in the semi-finals. In the grand finale, Revenant Esports secured a 3-0 win over True Rippers, solidifying their victory in the tournament.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the victory, SkRossi stated, “Winning the OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia Split 2 is an incredible milestone for us at Revenant Esports. We faced numerous hurdles in Split 1, but those results only made us stronger and more determined to prove ourselves on the main stage again. Personally, returning to the South Asia circuit after competing internationally was a rollercoaster journey, but I have always believed in the potential of our region. This win reinforces that belief and motivates us to aim even higher. A huge shoutout to all our fans for their constant support. We promise to keep pushing our limits and make you proud at VCT Ascension.”

OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2024 boasted an overall prize pool of $130,000 (approx. INR 1 crore) across Split 1 and 2. The total prize pool of Split 1 was $66,000 (approx INR 55.11 lakhs) distributed evenly across Cup 1 and 2.

In Split 2, Revenant Esports took home $ 20,000 (approx. INR 16.68 lakhs) from the overall $ 64,000 (approx. INR 55 lakhs) prize pool, while fellow finalists True Rippers secured $12,500 (INR 10 lakhs). Velocity Gaming was awarded $10,000 (approx. INR 8.34 lakhs), and Orangutan received $7,000 (approx. INR 5.84 lakhs).

“Congratulations to Revenant Esports for demonstrating their prowess against the top teams in the region. Through OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia, NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games have dedicated themselves to establishing a sustainable ecosystem for the title, providing a platform for the nation’s best talent to shine. The invaluable support from our partners and the overwhelming response from fans has made this event truly unforgettable. We are proud to have played a role in elevating the VALORANT esports scene in the region and look forward to Revenant Esports representing South Asia on the global stage,” said Gautam Virk, Co-Founder and CEO of NODWIN Gaming.

The tournament saw an impressive online viewership of over 8 million across Split 1 and 2, recording a total footfall of 39,000.

“The OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2024 has been an incredible journey. The intense competition and high level of gameplay we have witnessed has been truly inspiring for the viewers as well as the next generation of esports athletes. We are excited to see Revenant Esports take on the best teams from across APAC at the VCT Ascension Pacific and wish them the very best. We look forward to continuing our support for the region’s growing esports ecosystem,” commented Sukamal Pegu, Esports Lead, India & South Asia, Riot Games.

As the sole Indian representative, Revenant Esports will compete against nine other leading teams from the continent at the VCT Ascension: Pacific, set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September. The winner will secure a coveted spot in the Pacific League 2025.