Riot Games Reveals 2027 VCT Pacific Partners, Global Esports Exits
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Riot Games has announced the eight organizations that will form the VCT Pacific partnered league starting in 2027, which includes notable departures such as Global Esports. This change follows a successful season for Global Esports, whose founder has confirmed the organization's exit from competitive esports.
New Era for VCT Pacific
Riot Games has officially revealed the eight organizations that will comprise the VCT Pacific partnered league beginning in 2027. This announcement also marks the exit of several current teams, including Global Esports, which has recently enjoyed success in Valorant.
The new lineup includes:
- Crazy Raccoon (Japan)
- Zeta Division (Japan)
- Gen.G (South Korea)
- T1 (South Korea)
- Paper Rex (Singapore)
- Rex Regum Qeon (Indonesia)
- Full Sense (Thailand)
- GAM Esports (Vietnam)
These organizations were selected after a thorough evaluation process, focusing on fan engagement, organizational values, and their ability to nurture local communities.
Global Esports' Departure
Despite having a successful season, including winning the VCT Pacific Stage 2 championship in 2026 and qualifying for the Valorant Champions in Shanghai, Global Esports will not be part of the new partnership program. The organization's founder, Rushindra Sinha, announced plans to pivot away from competitive esports and into content creation and AI-driven projects under the name GE Studios. This transition had been planned for some time, regardless of the team's recent success.
For players like Xavier “xavi8k” Juan and Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza, this marks a significant shift. Juan reflected on his rookie year, expressing gratitude for the experiences and memories created during the season. He also hopes to represent a Philippine organization alongside Mendoza in the future.
Future Events
As the Philippines prepares to host its first major Valorant event, the inaugural VCT Pacific Cup from April 29 to May 23, 2027, excitement is building within the community. This tournament will provide qualification spots for Masters Valencia and will feature the newly selected Pacific partner organizations, signaling a fresh chapter in Valorant's competitive landscape.