Gen.G Wins VCT Masters Shanghai 2024
Gen.G Esports wins VCT Masters Shanghai 2024, becoming the first Pacific team to claim an international Valorant title in best-of-five grand final.
Today, Gen.G Esports made history at the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 by winning the first international Valorant title for the Pacific region. The South Korean team showed their determination and skill, beating Team Heretics in a thrilling best-of-five grand final.
Gen.G is the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 Winners!
Yes, you read that right! Gen.G won the Valorant Champions Tour Masters Shanghai 2024 and they are the first Pacific team to win the international Valorant title.
Gen.G’s win in Shanghai is a big comeback from their loss at the last VCT Masters event in Madrid. That time, they reached the grand final but lost to Sentinels in a close 3-2 series. Determined to learn from their past mistakes, Gen.G came to Masters Shanghai with a renewed focus and ready for redemption.
The Final Stand for Gen.G in Masters Shangai 2024
During the playoff stage, Gen.G showed great gameplay, beating several EMEA teams. They started by defeating Fnatic in the first round and then won against G2 Esports in the semifinals. This momentum took them to the grand final, where they faced Team Heretics.
| Series | Map | Gen.G Esports | Team Heretics | Winner |
| 1st | Breeze | 13 | 6 | Gen.G Esports |
| 2nd | Icebox | 9 | 13 | Team Heretics |
| 3rd | Ascent | 9 | 13 | Team Heretics |
| 4th | Lotus | 13 | 4 | Gen.G Esports |
| 5th | Split | 13 | 3 | Gen.G Esports |
The grand final was a real test for both teams. Gen.G started strong with a 13-6 win on Breeze. Then, in the 2nd and 3rd series, Team Heretics fought back, winning Icebox and Ascent with 13-9 scores. Facing elimination, Gen.G came back with a big 13-4 win on Lotus, pushing the match to a fifth map.
The final showdown was on Split Map when Gen.G came out strong. Their aggressive play and smart strategies left Team Heretics struggling in the last series. With a 9-3 lead at halftime, Gen.G kept up their dominance in the second half. They finished with a 13-3 win, making their mark in Valorant Esports history.
A New Era for Pacific Valorant
Gen.G’s win at Masters Shanghai is a big moment for the Pacific region in Valorant esports. It shows that the region also has rising strength and talent, challenging the dominance of North America and EMEA. With this victory, Gen.G has proven themselves and opened the door for other Pacific teams to shine internationally.
With their determination, smart strategies, and outstanding individual performances, Gen.G has shown they can compete at the highest level. As the Valorant Champions Tour continues, one thing is certain: Gen.G has firmly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with and their journey is definitely far from over.
