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Kicking off on May 21, VCT Japan Stage 2 Challengers Week 1 will feature eight teams that battle their way for four spots in the playoffs.

FENNEL have named Ivan “Johnta” Shevtsov as the new coach of their VALORANT squad, the Japanese organization announced on Monday.

Bren Esports’ Joshua “JoshS” Santos and Action PH’s Matthew “modeskiii” Bautista have finalized SCARZ’s lineup, the organization announced on their website. 

Japan’s ZETA DIVISION attracted the second most viewers during the 2022 VCT Masters Reykjavik, only falling to eventual winners OpTic Gaming. 

The Japan-based organization ENTER FORCE.36 has announced its entrance into VALORANT and will take part in the upcoming VCT Japan Stage 2 Challengers Week 1.

The final set of matches in the group stage concluded with ZETA DIVISION beating Ninjas in Pyjamas to clinch a berth in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, XERXIA Esports are out of the race with the loss to OpTic Gaming in the decider match. 

Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom has been released by Crazy Raccoon, putting an end to a 14-month stint playing under the Japanese organization.

NORTHEPTION have named Lee “bail” Sung-jae their new head coach, the organization announced on Friday. The former WeMade FOX CS 1.6 player has joined the organization on a free transfer, having parted ways with TNL Esports following the team’s disbandment in January. 

Crazy Raccoon have officially unveiled their 2022 lineup, featuring two former NORTHEPTION members, Moon “Astell” Ji-won and “Meiy”. 

IGZIST confirmed the signing of former NUTURN Gaming player, Kim “Lakia” Jong-min, via the organization’s Twitter account.