The Philippine authorities foiled the attempt to smuggle 276.3 kilos of shabu worth P1.87-billion (~US$33.6 million), in which Bren Esports owner Bernard “Bren” Chong co-owned the assigned consignee company for the illegal drug shipment.

The Gaimin Gladiators announcement brings an end to a two-month association with the team, which featured five players from LaZe. 

TENNN is taking a medical leave of absence and will not be able to play for ZETA DIVISION at the upcoming VALORANT Champions to focus on treatment.

VCT APAC Last Chance Qualifier’s English broadcast is aired live from Riot Games’ newly-launched 50,000 sq ft Project Stryker broadcast production facility in Dublin, Ireland. 

SCARZ have decided to part ways with the roster built around Akira “marin” Kato and Ryota “ryota-” Okayama and are looking to undergo a large-scale overhaul heading into the next season.

Reignite has unveiled a brand-new VALORANT roster in Reignite Lily, boasting an all-female Japanese roster.

NORTHEPTION have solidified their position in the VALORANT scene with the signing of a female team known as Riley Rabbits. 

Alter Ego have announced that they have bid farewell to Lastiko “Moji” Reyanick after spending the majority of his stay on the team’s bench.

Risalma “oreopheliaa” Agnia has left APAC’s No. 1 female VALORANT team, Alter Ego Celeste, on mutual agreement and has now entered free agency.

IGZIST has entered the female scene with the signing of a Japanese-Korean lineup ahead of the start of VCT Game Changers Japan.