Masters at work: how Riot grew Valorant into its second global esport

By Lauren Bergin

Added Jul 10, 2026

This article was curated from external sources. Originally reported by PCGAMESN, summarized by Gamers Unchained. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Masters at work: how Riot grew Valorant into its second global esport