DRX are the fourth confirmed side for the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational.
CHINA – DRX are the fourth team invited to the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational, the tournament organizers have announced.
The Korean powerhouse join Pacific rivals Paper Rex, along with EDward Gaming and Trace Esports from China, bringing the team count to four for the Chengdu-based event. Four more teams are yet to be announced for the tournament, which is set to take place at the Chengdu Quantum Esports Center from November 21 to December 1.
This invitation follows DRX’s earlier confirmation for the 2024 TEN VALORANT Asia Invitational. While DRX have already bolstered their roster with Song “HYUNMIN” Hyun-min and No “free1ng” Ha-jun, they have yet to confirm their fifth player. DRX Prospects player Na “Athan” Ha-jun (formerly known as Leviathan) is set to step in for the TEN event, but it remains uncertain whether he will also compete at the Chengdu tournament.
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“Chengdu, with its unique blend of rich historical culture and modern cultural exchange, has become an ideal location for hosting VALORANT tournaments. The Asia Invitational will not only bring fresh esports energy to the city but also promote international esports cultural exchange, creating a grand year-end event for VALORANT in Asia in 2024.
In 2024, VALORANT saw numerous shining moments for Asian teams on the global stage: VALORANT Masters landed in Shanghai for the first time, with an Asian team taking the trophy, and the VCT CN region, in its inaugural year, won the global championship held in Asia. Fans of first-person shooters worldwide witnessed a historic breakthrough in Asia’s esports power and are eagerly anticipating a VALORANT event dedicated exclusively to the Asian region.
Therefore, we are incredibly excited to host a VALORANT tournament in Chengdu for the first time. With the abundant tourism resources of the “Land of Abundance,” the Asia Invitational in Chengdu will offer participants and spectators from around the world not only an esports experience but also the joy of leisure, entertainment, and cultural exploration. Here, both audiences and players will experience more than just the competition—they will enjoy a cultural exchange feast crafted by the city known as the Capital of Pandas and the Capital of Cuisine.”
The VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational team list looks as follows:
| PRX | EDG |
| TE | DRX |
| TBA | TBA |
| TBA | TBA |
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