Since the beginning of January, VCT Challengers 2024 has been taking place around the world. With multiple online tournaments taking place at the same time across the globe, Germany is one of the most exciting emerging regions. The first VCT Masters of 2024 is said to take place in Madrid. Here's a look at the results until round 3 and what to expect in the next 6 weeks of Valorant Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1.

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What Is The Tournament Format For Valorant Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1?

Valorant Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1 consists of 10 teams in the group stages. 8 out of the 10 teams were invited into the league. The last two teams had to qualify through the closed qualifiers that took place between January 20th to January 22nd. Below is a list of all the teams that are taking part in VALORANT Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1

• CGN Esports
• MOUZ
• Unicorns of Love
• Ovation eSports
• ALTERNATE aTTaX
• RIZON
• Eintracht Frankfurt
• SK Gaming
• FOKUS
• DIVIZON

The format of the group stage of the tournament is 'single round-robin.' Within this, each team will face the other teams once. Each team will be playing a total of 9 games each. Each game will be a best-of-three Series. From the group stages, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs. Teams placed between 5th to 8th would be present in split 2. Teams placed 9th and 10th would be sent into the relegation phase of the event.

The playoff phase of the tournament will be in a double-bracket format. Most of the games in the playoffs will be a B03 series. The Grand Finals of the event will be a B05 series. The group stages of Valorant Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1 began on the 10th of February and will conclude on the 1st of April. The playoff phase of the tournament will be taking place between April 6th - April 28th. An interesting statistic to note is that currently out of the 51 players in the tournament, 27 of them are of German origin. This results in a 53% German representation within the tournament.

A Recap Of Valorant Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1 Until Week 3

Currently, there is one team who has won 3 out of the 3 matches that they have played. It is none other than MOUZ Esports. They currently have a round differential of +20. Each of their wins hasn’t been decisive as they have mostly gone either to overtime or a map 3. Xuss is their primary duelist who has been playing Raze in all the games. Having an incredible clutch success rate of 31%, which is the highest at the tournament.

Three teams currently have won two games and lost one. They are CGN Esports, SK Gaming & FOKUS. CGN is currently in the second position. Their only loss in the tournament has come at the hands of the team in first, MOUZ. SK Gaming has also faced a similar fate with their first loss coming at the hands of MOUZ.

Haydem “Click” Ali is the primary duelist for SK Gaming. In the last 3 matches, he has played on both Jett and Raze. Currently, his ACS is 305.8 with a K/D ratio of 1.38:1. The stats that put him a step above the rest is his first kills per round which is at a high of 0.35. Comparing that with his first deaths per round being just 0.12 makes him a formidable entry fragger.

The rest of the 6 teams all have 1 win under their belt but have lost 2 games. ALTERNATE aTTaX currently sits in the 7th position with the lowest round difference which of -16.

What Are Some Storylines To Watch Out for VALORANT Challengers League 2024 DACH Evolution: Split 1?

The tournament is currently in the early phases. MOUZ Esports has already defeated two teams who are currently in the top 4 while firmly in first place. Due to this, it does seem that they will have an easier 2nd phase of the tournament. Teams who make it in the top 2 positions don’t get a distinct advantage over the teams in 3rd or 4th position.

With Click on their team, SK Gaming does look like the team to watch out for. Having already lost to MOUZ, they have a good chance of keeping their spot in the top 4 in the group stage. With 6 teams having won just one game each, this could be one of the few VALORANT Challenger Leagues around the world to have no team that has not won a single game.

As Indian gamers immerse themselves in mobile games, a new opportunity is knocking at their door with the addition of eFootball in the FIFAe World Cup. This latest addition will be joining Rocket League and Football Manager to become a part of the FIFAe World Cup in the coming years.

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FIFA and Konami Come Together to Add eFootball in FIFAe World Cup

After this addition, India will become one of the 18 countries that will take part in the competition. We will be joining Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Talking about this opportunity, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming said:

This collaboration between FIFA and Konami to bring eFootball into the FIFAe World Cup is a significant moment for Indian esports. India's inclusion in this global event is a source of immense national pride. The accessibility of a free-to-play game like eFootball ensures wider participation, and with FIFA fueling the esports ecosystem, we are witnessing the seamless integration of sports and esports—ushering in new opportunities for Indian gamers to shine on the world stage.

Ahead of the World Cup, Indian athletes will be seen showcasing their eFootball talent at the WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC). Interestingly, India has already been taking part in Esports tournaments that have been happening for the title. Talking about this addition, Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives said:

The recognition of India as a region in a global esports tournament like the FIFA eWorld Cup is monumental for Indian esports. This collaboration between KONAMI and FIFA opens up valuable avenues for both mobile and console gamers across the country to compete on the international stage. Additionally, with eFootball being included in the roster of tournaments like WAVES 2025 which is supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the title has great potential to bring further opportunities to aspiring Indian esports athletes.

Thug Invitational 2024 is almost here, with BGMI fans ready to set their eyes on their favorite team taking on various contenders from the tournament. Organized by Upthrust Esports, the Thug Invitational 2024 event is expected to be a blast for BGMI fans, and contestants.

Featuring Squads TPP in BGMI, the Invitational will showcase the prowess of 64 participating teams from 19 October to 27 October 2024. The Invitational will feature a massive prize pool of Rs. 8,00,000/ USD 9,517.

The winner of the tournament will walk away with Rs. 3,00,000/ USD 3,568.95, with the second, third, and fourth place holders taking Rs 2,00,000/ USD 2,379.30, Rs 1,50,000/ USD 1,784.47, and Rs. 75,000/ USD 892.24 respectively.

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Complete Format for Thug Invitational 2024 Explained

Joined by talented Indian esports teams, the Thug Invitational 2024 will follow a pretty basic format.

Stage 1: Group Stage

The first stage will feature 64 teams landing on the Group Stage to fight out for their position in the Semi-Finals. Only half of the teams will make it to the next stage.

Stage 2: Semi-Finals

The Invitational will start on October 19, 2024, with 32 teams, divided into four groups of 8 teams each. The top 16 teams will qualify for the Grand Finals, as the Semi-Finals stage concludes on October 24, 204.

Stage 2: Grand Finals

The third and final stage of the Invitational will feature the top 16 teams, following a 3-matchday format. Among the 16 remaining squads, only the top four will take on the prize pool. The grand final stage of the tournament will conclude on October 27, 2024.

For anyone becoming the MVP, the player will also receive an additional Rs. 25,000/ USD 297.41 from the prize pool.

Participating Teams

Group A

• Aerobotz
• Bot Army
• Celestics ESP
• Dragon Claw
• Esports Aim
• Inferno Squad
• Medal Esports
• Mogo Esports
• Nonx
• Team Rulers
• Silly Esports
• Team Avii
• Team Havk
• Team IQOO SOUL
• Team LOLZZZ
• Team VST

Group B

• Astro Kinds
• Blizz Network
• Tarkin Spartans
• FAITH ESPORTS
• Fatality Esports
• Gujrat Tigers
• K9
• LEFP
• Orangutan
• Phoenix Esports
• XSPARK
• Rivals Ape X
• Sarkar Gaming
• Team Bosan
• Team Tamilas
• Windgod Esports

Group C

• 2A
• Arrancar ESP
• Autobotz
• Carnival Gaming
• Carpedium
• Dream Team
• E4e
• FS Esports
• GENXFM
• JUSTJELLY
• Mastermind
• Myth
• Nebula Esports
• NUMEN
• Team Misfits
• Team Kanary

Group D

• 4 Merical Esports
• Aliaba Raiders
• ANTIDOTE
• G7 Esports
• GODS REIGN
• Hyderabad Hydras
• Karnadu
• Laztzone
• Reckoning
• Rich Esports
• Team 8BIT
• Team Obey
• Team Versatile
• Team 7Shore
• Team K4C
• Team Z

Map Order

Group A

• Match 1: Erangel
• Match 2: Miramar
• Match 3: Sanhok

Group B

• Match 4: Erangel
• Match 5: Miramar
• Match 6: Sanhok

Gamers can catch the Thug Invitational 2024 live on 8Bit Thug's official YouTube channel.

After two days of intense action in the finals of TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI, we have a clear winner. With 115 points, 8bit Esports has won a prize of Rs 4,00,000. Over the two days, the Juicy-led lineup secured 72 finishes and 43 placement points. Coming in second was Team Tamilas, who got 114 points. 

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TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI See Intense Action on Days 1 and 2

The two days were filled with action that had never been seen before as Team Tamilas topped the points table, and 8bit Esports closely followed. The day also saw a lot of battles in Sanhok and Miramar, and what eventually followed was a place for third and fourth place. Team Tamilas and 8bit Esports were the only teams to have crossed 100 points after day 2 of the finals and Carpe Diem was eventually placed third with 87 points. Here is what the points table looks like: 

Interestingly, 8bit Esports' IGL, Juicy, in a post-match interview also announced the name of their latest team addition. Aimbot was announced as the newest team member, and was also the missing piece for the team, as their IGL would say. 

SuperGaming has announced the 2025 esports roadmap for their upcoming game, Indus Battle Royale. The ‘Clutch India Movement’ roadmap will be a four month long tournament with a Rs 2,50,00,000 prize pool. The tournament will begin in October 2024 and will run till February 2025 with an open invite for all. 

The Indian teams will then meet surprise international teams and compete against each other in a LAN, which will take place in New Delhi

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Indus Esports Roadmap 2025 Announced by SuperGaming

Before this announcement, SuperGaming had successfully conducted 'Grudge Wars,’ ‘Indus Inferno,’ and ‘Indus Unchained,’ to test the waters with the popularity of the game, and the audience didn't disappoint. It is because of this that SuperGaming has decided to show its commitment to the game's audience. Talking about the game and the need to develop an Esports ecosystem for Indus, Roby John, CEO and Co-founder of SuperGaming said: 

When we set out to create Indus, our goal was to craft a game that Indian gamers could truly call their own. With the Indus International Tournament, we want to see new heroes rise from our community and take their place in the larger esports ecosystem. India’s esports landscape is rapidly evolving, and we believe the country is ready to compete on the world stage. Through this tournament, we’re excited to elevate India’s presence in esports and inspire a new generation of players to pursue gaming at a professional level.

 Indus International Tournament Format

The tournament will be divided into four phases, each testing the gamers and their talent. The first phase is the Homegrown phase, which has a prize pool of Rs 15 lakh. Registrations for this have already begun. Matches will take place from November 6 to December 3. 

The tournament will then move to Nationals, which has a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh. After this, the Powerplay will begin, with a prize pool of Rs 25 lakh. In the middle of all this, SuperGaming will also be hosting an International phase. This will take place from November 15 to December 30, 2024. 

The MVP of the Indus International Tournament will be given a customized Mahindra Thar.

The third day of TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI Semi-Finals was filled with action-packed battles between Groups A and C. MOGO Esports has topped the points table with 125 points, and not too far away from them is Team Tamilas with 120 points. Hector-led Carnival Gaming is in third place with 114 points. 

The finals of TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI will take place on October 13, with the top 16 teams from the semi-finals.

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TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI Semi-Finals Day 3 Points Table

Many teams showed signs of a comeback in the run-up to the finals, and in this quest, Team Fatality got two chicken dinners, and Carpediem got another one. Here is what the points table from TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI semi-finals looks like: 

Team Tamilas, Carnival Gaming, and Team TEZ also got a chicken dinner each, to make it to the top 16, who will be able to make it to the finals.