Team Heretics pulled the craziest comeback in VALORANT history: from 6 agonizing grand finals losses, they finally snatched the 2025 Esports World Cup. Yes, that’s right: SIX losses. And this was far from usual. They commenced a reverse sweep, from 0-2 down to win it 3-2, and the whole esports community went into a frenzy.
The grand finals were like a roller coaster. Heretics ceased a couple of maps and looked done. Like pack it up, go home done. There was a special twist. They flipped the whole thing around. Icebox clutched. Ascent dominated. And by that last round, they were no longer the good guys anymore; they were unstoppable. Gamers started claiming that this was one of the greatest comebacks ever, and honestly: they are not wrong.
Wacky reactions poured out of the internet after the last round. Some players felt positive: “Greatest final in history of game” (shoutout to @Truthzz19), while the others were just relieved that after so many heartbreaking runner-up finishes, Heretics finally got their moment. “6 grand finals, damn i wonder how much they got paid for that,” joked @vyrixo,giving rise to a whole thread on tournament earnings. (Spoiler alert: They got paid.)
Some others, though, were not pleased. A few had salty remarks: “Nobody cares about EWC it’s a shit event” (ouch, @NNicx__), though that comment was utterly ratioed anyway. Most of the VALORANT community could barely contain their excitement over Heretics’ insane showing and love for star player @benjyfishy. “My goat,” said @dxnny7x-and really? True story.
The victory reopened classic topic of region wars. “EMEA on top once again!” @gvm_lt shouted, while others had talks about the drought Europe had faced for a VCT Trophy. Whatever it was, Heretics has just shut all such mouths down with one of their most clutch ever.
So what’s next for Team Heretics? Well, having finally freed themselves from the Grand Finals curse, now the team has momentum, and a lot of money, on their side. And if anything was made obvious by this tournament, these boys thrive under pressure. So it may be worth not counting them out next time they’re down 0-2. Just putting it out there.
But for now? Let them celebrate. They deserve it! 🏆
