MAD Lions is again in VALORANT with the acquisition of Darkish Ratio, an orgless workforce who certified for North America Challengers Break up one.
The roster, in response to a press launch from MAD Lions’ parental firm OverActive Media right this moment, consists of Adam “Ange” Milian, Justin “Trick” Sears, Taylor “drone” Johnson, Anthony “ZexRow” Colandro, William “Will” Cheng, and the pinnacle coach Jornen “MoonChopper” Nishiyama. They fought their method by means of the open qualifier and completed prime 4, securing a spot within the NA VALORANT Challengers League, which additionally options distinguished groups resembling G2, TSM, Disguised, and FaZe Clan.
“We’re thrilled to hitch this unique group of proficient gamers and notable organizations for the NA League’s inaugural season,” OverActive Media’s chief technique officer Adam Adamou mentioned. “VALORANT is right this moment’s fastest-growing esport and we’re proud to have made it by means of the competitors.”
MAD Lions initially entered the VALORANT scene in April 2022 with the signing of a European roster consisting of Jack “Br0die” Emmott, Calum “KRAY” Knight, Niko “polvi” Polvinen, Alexandre “xms” Forté, and Domagoj “Doma” Fancev. The group and gamers, nevertheless, parted methods after MAD Lions didn’t safe a spot within the franchised league.
Drone and crew solely dropped one collection to Stewie2K’s workforce The Nation within the open qualifier for NA VALORANT Challengers League. They defeated Tufts VaLULrant, UMD Premier, Ignite Beyound, Good World, Division 0, 99 Strenght, NSIC, Rat Assault, and ultimately The Nation to qualify for the primary version of the Challengers event in North America. OverActive Media is worked up to be again at VALORANT with the previous Darkish Ratio roster.
“VALORANT is the proper addition to our present esports groups and we’re excited to assist convey the League to the Canadian market,” OverActive Media’s chief industrial officer Alyson Walker mentioned. “We’re assured increasing into VALORANT will drive vital viewership whereas creating alternatives to interact with a brand new neighborhood of followers.”
The primary break up of the NA VALORANT Challengers League will run from Feb. 1 to March 17. MAD Lions are slated to face TSM of their first match on Feb. 2 at 3pm CT.
