NAVI and Team Vitality are scheduled to compete today in the final group stage match of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1. The match is set for 19:00 CEST from Berlin, Germany.
This best-of-3 series will determine playoff seeding. The winner will advance to the upper bracket, while the loser will enter the lower bracket.
Both teams enter the contest with identical 2-win, 2-loss records in the group. They each hold victories over GIANTX and Apeks but have lost to Heretics and Fnatic.
The teams previously met in July 2024 during VCT 2024: EMEA Stage 2. Team Vitality won that match 2-1.
Beyond the competitive stage, Riot Games continues to evolve VALORANT based on player input. The company listens to its player base regarding game development.
A frequently requested feature, an in-game replay system, is nearing release. After years of requests and technical challenges, the system is expected to launch in September 2025. Anna Donlon confirmed the planned release window. Evidence of progress appeared in Patch 10.02 data earlier this year.
Riot Games Listens: How Valorant Is Evolving with Its Community also responded to community sentiment by bringing back the original 2021 lobby music, a nostalgic element for long-time players.
Developer responsiveness extends to smaller adjustments, such as balancing agent abilities and rotating maps, reflecting an ongoing dialogue with players through official communication channels. View All
The partnership between the developer, Riot Games, and its community shapes both the core game and the competitive VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 scene.
As the tournament progresses through May 18, player feedback remains a factor in the game's direction.
