RRQ Showcases Strong Form to Secure First VCT Trophy

Rex Regum Qeon, one of the most beloved Pacific Valorant teams, led by ex-Bleed IGL, crazyguy, defeated Gen.G in the grand finals of the VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. With their victory, RRQ lifted their first-ever VCT trophy and locked their direct entry to Valorant Champions Tour 2025: Masters Toronto Playoffs. RRQ will be joined by Gen.G and Paper Rex, who will have to compete in the Swiss Stage to qualify for the Playoffs of Masters Toronto. 

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RRQ Defeated Gen.G In The Finale; Jemkin’s MVP Performance With 89 Finishes Was The Difference Maker

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With the additions of crazyguy and Monyet before Stage 1, RRQ looked strong on paper, but they still had a lot to prove. It wasn’t going to be easy as they started VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 Playoffs in a tight group, Omega. RRQ started with a big blow, as they lost their first match of the Group Stages against the newcomers, Nongshim Redforce. They bounced back in their next game against TALON, where they won with a 2-0 scoreline. RRQ carried on with their momentum and won their games against ZETA and T1. 

RRQ’s winning streak was put to rest by Team Secret, where TS won the game with a 2-1 scoreline. All the top four teams from Group Omega had a 3-2 record, and since RRQ had the higher map difference, they qualified for the Playoffs with the higher seeding. With the direct seeding in the upper semi-finals, RRQ went against the Pacific Kickoff 2025 winners, DRX. DRX showcased why they are the defending champions by winning their first map, but RRQ showed resilience with their subsequent wins. 

After their victory against DRX, RRQ met Gen.G in the upper finals, and it felt like it wasn’t RRQ’s day. Gen.G defeated RRQ in the upper finals without dropping any sweat, and threw RRQ in the lower brackets. RRQ looked low on confidence as they went straight into a best-of-five matchup against Paper Rex in the lower finals. RRQ lost 13-2 on the first map, but they regained their composure quickly, helping them win the subsequent matches. 

Despite their back-to-back wins, RRQ fumbled on the fourth map and lost 13-3. RRQ knew it was a do-or-die for them, and they went all in against PRX on the final map. With a complete team performance, RRQ grabbed the fifth map in their bag with a 13-6 scoreline.

After RRQ’s victory over Paper Rex, it was time for the finale and a rematch between Gen.G and RRQ. Repeating their tale from the Playoffs, RRQ conceded the first map of Haven with a 13-8 scoreline, giving Gen.G an upper hand. RRQ bounced back on the maps of Ascent and Lotus to secure a 2-1 lead, thanks to Jemkin’s aggressive stance. Gen.G had to win the fourth map of Icebox to stay alive in the finals, but Monyet and Jemkin had other plans. With a combined nine first bloods and 49 kills, Jemkin and Monyet spearheaded RRQ’s way to the victory on Icebox and to lift their first trophy.

RRQ, Gen.G, and Paper Rex will fly down to Toronto in June to compete in the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto. RRQ will directly compete in the Playoffs, whereas Gen.G and Paper Rex will have to make their way through the Swiss Stage. Alongside the Pacific giants, nine teams from the Americas, EMEA, and China will fight for the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto championship title.