VALORANT has been unexpectedly confirmed as one of the titles for the upcoming Asian Champions League (ACL), which will act as a qualifier for the Esports World Cup. Organized by HERO Esports in collaboration with the Esports World Cup Foundation, the confirmation came via an unintentional listing on the Asian Champions League's website, putting an end to weeks of speculation about the game’s involvement.

While HERO Esports had not planned to announce VALORANT's participation in this manner, the accidental listing confirms the tactical shooter will feature prominently in the ACL. This revelation is likely to excite fans and players alike, given the game’s growing popularity across the Asia.

Specific details about VALORANT's tournament structure and participating teams remain under wraps, but its inclusion in the ACL underscores the title's expanding influence in the esports ecosystem. HERO Esports and the EWC Foundation are expected to officially address the announcement soon.
The Asian Champions League was first unveiled in September 2024 as a multi-game esports competition under the Asia Champions League Foundation, a division of Hero Esports. Spanning six months, the tournament’s debut season is expected to feature up to 10 games, with organizers recently confirming a total prize pool of $2,000,000 USD (2 million us dollars).
HERO Esports, established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, is among Asia’s most prominent tournament organizers. Formerly known as VSPO, the company became a global name after securing a $265 million investment in 2023 from Savvy Games Group, a Saudi Arabian investment firm backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The inclusion of VALORANT adds even more excitement to the ACL, which is becoming a cornerstone of esports in Asia, blending top-level competition with a platform to showcase the region’s talent.
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