Valorant

Indian esports organisation Global Esports said on October 19, 2026 it is ending competitive operations and releasing its VALORANT team to become GE Studios, an AI venture.

Riot revealed Hush, Valorant's 31st agent and a Duelist, on 18 October 2026; she launches in India on 28 October and unlocks for 200,000 XP or 1,000 VP.

Americas-region club LOUD beat Team Vitality 3-1 in the Valorant Champions 2026 final in Shanghai on October 18, becoming the first club to win the world title twice.

Riot Games named VCT 2027 host cities on October 15, 2026: Kickoffs from January 14, Masters in Seoul and Valencia, Champions in Austin; open qualifiers start in November.