VALORANT Viewership Climbs 39% In 5 Months

This week, Stream Hatchet is analyzing the recent surge in popularity for Riot Games’ tactical shooter VALORANT. The publisher announced the structure of the game’s new 2021 Champions Tour in December which has similarities to the League of Legends esports scene; including a world championship at the end of the season. Recent competitions have already begun sparking the upward trend in viewership over the past few months. With more official events on the horizon, VALORANT is primed to be the next big esport in 2021. As a result, Riot Games is hoping to hold the two most popular esports globally if their tactical shooter can follow the footsteps of League of Legends.