Nova Esports GC defeat Havoc & Yonder to win Game Changers China

Nova Esports GC defeat Havoc & Yonder to win Game Changers China

Havoc & Yonder GC 1:3 Nova Esports GC

Nova Esports GC have won the VCT 2026 Game Changers China Qualifier after defeating Havoc & Yonder GC 3:1 in the Grand Final.

Nova entered the championship match through the lower bracket after losing 1:2 to Havoc & Yonder earlier in the playoffs.

This time, they reversed the result when it mattered most.

Nova control opening maps

Nova opened the Grand Final with a 13:7 victory on Haven before taking Abyss 13:6 to establish a 2:0 series lead.

Havoc & Yonder kept the final alive on Lotus, winning 13:6.

Nova prevented the comeback on Split, dominating the fourth map 13:3 to close the series.

Map scores

• Haven — Havoc & Yonder GC 7:13 Nova Esports GC

• Abyss — Havoc & Yonder GC 6:13 Nova Esports GC

• Lotus — Havoc & Yonder GC 13:6 Nova Esports GC

• Split — Havoc & Yonder GC 3:13 Nova Esports GC

The championship also secured Nova Esports GC qualification for the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026.