Sin also highlighted Japans enthusiastic community as a reason for choosing Tokyo as the host city.
I have to be frank, that Japan’s not the easiest place to run an international esports event.
Nor is it the cheapest, he added.
This year, Riot is making it happen, despite the challenges ahead.
We really want to make it happen.
We’ll share more details closer to the date.
But I hope you’re excited as I am about this news, he said.
Tokyo is no stranger to hosting international VALORANT events.
In 2023, the city hosted VALORANT Masters Tokyo, where FNATIC claimed victory.
The event is expected to attract global attention, celebrating the passion of Japans vibrant VALORANT community.
