There was an outburst of joy among the Valorant community right after the official announcement of the VCT Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 teams. The new roster has been loaded with some of the biggest names of the scene: Karmine Corp, G2 Esports, SK Gaming, and others. Fans are screaming the team names and hashtags in the comment section of the tweet announcing these new rosters.
So what’s exactly this VCT Game Changers? Just in case you didn’t know, VCT Game Changers is Riot’s attempt to profile and proud competitive Valorant opportunity for women and other gender minorities. So many talents in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region, and this Stage 2 might just get angrier than Stage 1.
One thing that becomes evident when you glance through the replies is that DVM Esport enjoys the strongest fanbase. Every other comment practically shouts out #DVMONTOP with their followers sending black-and-yellow emojis as if to shower confetti. Then, some fans have even gone out to share clips of their most cherished moments, rallying for the entire team before the battles have begun. Then, Karmine Corp fans were out louder with #KCORP and #KCWIN. Rivalry is definitely heating up- maybe a little bit too much.
So what’s with the Falcons? A reply straightforwardly asks if they pulled out, which… huh? There’s been no official word, but if they will not be part of this, then that is a huge shift. Falcons were a steady presence in past tournaments, so their potential absence would definitely cause some ripples.
Back in the replies, G2 and Heroic families are wandering too, but they are not as loud-yet. You just know once the fighting starts, the trash talk and hyping will be several notches higher. Don’t forget BLVKHVND and AlQadsiah Esports are also competing. Underdogs? Maybe. But anything can happen in Valorant.
Reply energy is something else. Teams are just getting mentioned while inside jokes, quality memes, and some French banter are flying around (“De retour pour vous jouer de mauvais tours,” which roughly translates as “Back to play tricks on you”). It has become utterly clear that this community is not watching; they’re invested.
When will Stage 2 kick off? There is no fixed date yet, but with the teams locked in, the start has to be soon. If reactions matter for anything this season’s matches are going to be must-view. For better or worse, whether you are rooting for DVM or Karmine Corp or any other squad, there is going to be some lovely competition one way or another.
Now is the perfect time for anyone just now starting Game Changers to follow along. Skill level is crazy; clutch plays more so; drama, online and offline, is on another level. Stay tuned for the schedule announcement-you really won’t want to miss this.
So who’s gonna take it all? Too soon to say, but the fans have already placed their bets. Will it be #DVMONTOP or #KCORP? Time will tell.
