Riot’s tactical shooter Valorant is the hottest newcomer to the esports market. Within a few months of its release, a remarkable scene has already formed around the competitive shooter hit. But what does such a professional team actually deserve?
The fact that a huge Esports scene is formed around a new game in a beta test is unique in this form. Already during the Valorant beta , numerous professional players announced their switch to the shooter hit from Riot Games because they recognized the potential that lies dormant in the game. What does a 5-man team actually earn in Valorant? 25,000 US dollars and more are included as Valorant salaries.
Valorant salaries of the professional teams at a high level
Business journalist Graham Ashton from the Esports Observer took a closer look at the Valorant salaries of the professional teams . According to him, a 5-man team active in Valorant makes between $15,000 and $ 25,000 per month .
The salary depends on the region, but some professionals earned significantly more than the stated amount, Ashton continued . Superstars like the former Overwatch League MVP Jay ” sinatraa ” Won, who just won the 100 Thieves “Gamers for Equality” tournament with his team , are considered the top earners in the young scene.
Of course, further income is generated by the players’ own marketing, be it through YouTube, Twitch or other platforms.
Already paid out $500,000 in prize money
If you look at the statistics of the EsportsEarnings website , you can see that more than 500,000 US dollars have already been paid out in Valorant tournaments – as of July 3rd, 2020. This includes 122 tournaments played so far. Three players currently share the top spot in the listing.
Taylor ” Drone ” Johnson, Steve ” reltuC ” Cutler and Canadian Matthew ” WARDELL ” Bowman Yu all earn $9,910 in Valorant , according to the site . However, this only includes prize money from tournaments . This does not take into account the normal salary that esports organizations pay their players.
With prize money of around 2,500 US dollars , Valorant pro Marcel ” rAx ” Klenner is the top earner from Germany according to EsportsEarnining.
At the just announced WePlay! and Riot Games’ PAX Valorant Invitational tournaments will add another $25,000 to the winners soon.
OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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