Rules, Requirements, and Key Dates
Open Qualifiers (OQ) in VALORANT Boost set the stage for aspiring teams to showcase their prowess. Here’s your comprehensive guide to the rules, sign-up windows, and pivotal dates for Game Changers EMEA 2024. The Open Qualifiers (OQ) are the entry point for aspiring VALORANT teams aiming to make their mark in the competitive arena. Adhering to stringent rules regarding player ranks and roster stability, these qualifiers act as a proving ground for teams seeking recognition.
The carefully curated sign-up windows ensure fair opportunities while maintaining consistency within teams during the qualifiers, emphasizing a level playing field for all participants. Additionally, the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) serves as an inclusive platform, welcoming all teams while prioritizing higher-seeded spots for those who’ve qualified through the OQ.
The dynamic allocation of spots for LCQ teams hinges upon regional tournaments and team statuses, adding an element of unpredictability and excitement to the qualification process.
Rules and Requirements
- Players must be ranked Platinum 1 or higher during registration or the preceding act.
- Roster changes during the OQ aren’t permitted, maintaining team consistency.
Sign-Up Windows
- Kickoff: January 12th – 23rd
- First OQ: March 2nd – 13th
- Second OQ: June 8th – 19th
- Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ):
- First: March 9th – 20th
- Second: June 15th – 26th
Qualifier Dynamics
- LCQ open to all; higher-seeded spots for OQ qualifiers.
- The LCQ spots vary based on regional tournaments and team statuses.
Player Verification
Completion of player verification via Discord is mandatory.
Key Dates for Game Changers EMEA 2024
Marking crucial dates for Game Changers EMEA 2024, the Kickoff Open Qualifiers initiate the competitive fervor followed by the Contenders Qualifiers. These qualifiers pave the way for the intense stages of VCT Game Changers EMEA, spreading across several months. The strategic staging of these events sets the pace for an exhilarating journey, culminating in the global qualification for the prestigious Game Changers Championship.
This championship stands as the ultimate pinnacle, defining the representation of EMEA on the international VALORANT stage, rewarding exceptional performance and strategic prowess demonstrated throughout the year.
Key Dates
- Kickoff OQ: January 26th – 28th
- Contenders Qualifier: February 3rd – 4th
- VCT Game Changers EMEA Stages:
- Stage 1: February 16th – March 11th
- Stage 2 (Contenders):
- First: March 30th – April 7th
- Second: July 6th – 14th
Global Qualification for Game Changers Championship
- The winner of the final Stage in September and the team with the most circuit points represent EMEA at the global stage.
A Roadmap to Game Changers EMEA 2024
With clear sign-up windows, rules, and pivotal dates, Game Changers EMEA 2024 sets the stage for thrilling competition in Valorant Boost, offering opportunities for aspiring teams to shine on the international platform.
Stay tuned for further details on sign-ups and verification procedures via official social media channels.
