Big upsets took place in the recent VCT matches, especially in the North American playoffs. The highly anticipated match between Sentinels and 100 Thieves concluded in a remarkable way. Both teams still have a chance to make it to the World Championship, but it is now out of Sentinels’ control. They need to hope for favorable outcomes to turn things around. Why have they not seemed like themselves in the last few series?

Laz Zeta’s Struggles and Potential Retirement

Laz Zeta did not have the season they were looking for, raising questions about Laz’s future in Valorant. Laz commented on taking an extended break, sparking concerns about potential retirement. Wishing the best for him, as losing excellent players is always concerning.

Impressive Performance by Fnatic

Fnatic has been turning things around lately. While Leo is stepping away due to health reasons, Hero has been making a significant impact. Fnatic is peaking at the right time, starting the season poorly but improving over the last few weeks. They defeated Vitality impressively, with Derke emerging as one of the most improved players. Fnatic is definitely hitting their stride at the right time, and they will be playing the winner of Vitality or Team Heretics.

Cloud9 vs. Kru Esports

Cloud9 faced Kru Esports in an interesting series. Unfortunately for Cloud9, this outcome was predictable as they failed to qualify for an international event once again. Kru Esports, on the other hand, performed exceptionally well, defeating Cloud9 twice. Cloud9’s performance in the regular season didn’t translate to the playoffs, and serious changes might be needed for the team.

Sentinels’ vs 100 Thieves – The Big Match

Sentinels have been going through difficult personal trials, with Sacy dealing with the loss of his dog. Despite this, Sacy confirmed his participation in the crucial match against 100 Thieves for a place in the Champions League. However, Sentinels didn’t have the greatest time, losing both matches in a disappointing fashion. The internal team dynamics and recent struggles have clearly affected their performance.

Sentinels still have the most points in the Americas, which keeps them in a good position for the World Championship. Lev’s performance will determine Sentinels’ fate. If Lev wins their next series, Sentinels will secure their spot. 100 Thieves and G2 need to win one more series each to qualify. Crew Esports also needs to get into the top three to secure their place.

In-Game News

An outlaw skin has finally appeared in the store. The RGX 3.0 bundle features a first-of-its-kind outlaw skin with a finisher. Besides the outlaw, the bundle includes a karambit and a sheriff as well. The disappointing aspect is the price. The new bundle, with just three skins, costs a whopping 7,000 Valorant points. While the gun skins are comparable to other premium skin lines, the inclusion of other cosmetics like cards makes the bundle super expensive. However, the first outlaw skin with a finisher is something exciting to look out for.

Once the bundle goes live, expect almost every pro to equip it as their primary outlaw skin. No other leaks have been posted for any upcoming bundles. Hence, this might be the only bundle with a finisher until the end of this act.