NODWIN Gaming, South Asia's premier esports organizer, has partnered with Riot Games—global leaders in game development and publishing—for the VALORANT Conquerors Championship (VCC) 2022. This key tournament will qualify top South Asian teams for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Split 1 Challenger qualifiers of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2022. Registration opens on January 6, 2022.
Launched in June 2022, VCC has quickly become a must-watch event for South Asian VALORANT players and teams, offering a direct path to the international stage. The region is a rising powerhouse in VALORANT, with standout teams like Velocity Gaming, Global Esports, Enigma Gaming, and Team Exploit dominating regionally.
"We have seen tremendous interest among South Asian players in our VCC property since launch, as it gives all Valorant players the opportunity to compete and leave their mark internationally. This is the second year that we have worked with Riot on the VCC and together we aim to raise the level of competition this year," said Akshat Rathee, Managing Director and Co-Founder of NODWIN Gaming.
The 2022 VCC serves as the regional circuit for qualifying to the APAC Challenger Qualifiers, with potential spots in VCT Masters 1 in April 2022. "We at Riot Games are delighted to be partnering with NODWIN Gaming for VCC 2022, which will see participants from South Asia be part of this global circuit. This is a great platform for Indian and South Asian esports talent to compete globally," said Sukamal Pegu, Publishing Manager for India and South Asia at Riot Games.
The inaugural VCC spanned 22 days, peaking at 60,000 concurrent viewers—a record for regional VALORANT matches. The Grand Finals pitted Velocity Gaming against Global Esports, with Global Esports securing a spot in the APAC Last Chance Qualifier.
