Valorant has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates five years of dynamic gameplay and continuous evolution. This anniversary reflects its rise as a competitive tactical shooter with remarkable growth since its inception.

Launched on June 2, 2020, the game has expanded its roster with new agents, introduced innovative maps and modes, made its way onto consoles, and seen its esports arena flourish on a global scale. Its journey from a debut to a worldwide phenomenon is marked by constant innovation and community engagement.

To honor this anniversary, Riot Games is organizing a series of in-person events between June 7 and 18, focusing on gatherings across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordic regions, including Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

In the United Kingdom, six unique events are planned. The chosen venues are:

• UK Location 1
• UK Location 2
• UK Location 3
• UK Location 4
• UK Location 5
• UK Location 6

Meanwhile, in Ireland and the Nordic countries, the schedule includes additional gatherings. The specifically selected venues …and the associated dates are detailed below:

• Ireland/Nordic Venue 1
• Ireland/Nordic Venue 2
• Ireland/Nordic Venue 3

Participants at these events can expect community meetups, exclusive merchandise, vibrant social interactions, and themed activities "that embody the game's true essence".

Beyond these live celebrations, Riot Games is rolling out several in-game updates. The forthcoming Patch 11.00 aims to rebalance character abilities, introduce a new competitive map with incentives to explore it, enhance systems for managing disruptive player interactions and unfair practices, and refine the overall competitive experience.

Looking forward, gamers will also see an upgrade One option could be: "transitioning to Unreal Engine 5 before the conclusion of." July, the addition of a replay feature in September, and even more transformative changes set to redefine the competitive esports landscape at the beginning of 2027.