EMEA consultant Virtus.professional has received the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals at DreamHack Atlanta.
The staff defeated Natus Vincere (NAVI) 4-1 within the remaining showdown of the competitors, taking residence $320,000 (~£243,480) in winnings.
What Occurred within the Playoffs?
Following the outcomes of the Group Stage, eight groups went head-to-head in a double-bracket elimination format for a spot within the event’s Grand Finals.
REJECT and DarkZero had been amongst the primary groups to be eradicated after shedding within the Decrease Brackets. Citadel Gaming and ChopperMag had been subsequent to comply with after being defeated within the Quarterfinals.
The Decrease Bracket Semi-finals noticed NAVI defeat Ignite Stage 2 Americas champion, 100 Thieves, in a landslide 3-1 victory. The EMEA staff then adopted with a 3-1 win towards FlyQuest within the Higher Bracket Finals to face off towards Virtus.professional within the Grand Finals.
Virtus.professional Takes Dwelling Gold
Forward of the Grand Finals, Virtus.professional had established itself as one of many favourites to win primarily based on its efficiency. It topped its respective group within the Group Stage with a 5-0 win/loss ratio, and continued its rampage within the Playoffs.
Virtus.professional and NAVI confronted off as soon as earlier than within the Playoffs, the place the Ignite Stage 2 EMEA champion received 2-0 towards Natus Vincere. After clawing its approach by way of the Decrease Brackets, NAVI had been hungry for revenge. Nevertheless, Vitus.professional proved to be the stronger staff ultimately.
- Sport one: VP 2-0 NAVI – Hell’s Heaven, Domination.
- Sport two: VP 2-1 NAVI – Spider-Islands, Convoy.
- Sport three: VP 1-0 NAVI – Corridor of Djalia, Domination.
- Sport 4: VP 0-2 NAVI – Birnin T’Challa, Domination.
- Sport 5: VP 3-1 NAVI – Midtown, Convoy.
- Ultimate Rating: VP 4-1 NAVI.
It’s the final comeback story for Virtus.professional and its Marvel Rivals esports journey, having beforehand missed out on the Mid-Season Finals by shedding in Ignite Stage 1 EMEA. After hoisting the trophy in DreamHack Atlanta, it has lastly confirmed itself to be the most effective staff within the scene.
What’s Subsequent?
The Ignite Grand Finals conclude the primary season of Marvel Rivals esports after a number of months of aggressive play. It stays to be seen whether or not Ignite will return subsequent 12 months for one more collection of tournaments.
Followers itching for extra esports in Marvel Rivals can nonetheless look ahead to the Seasonal Championships, with the following open-bracket occasion scheduled to happen throughout Season 4: Coronary heart of the Dragon.
