Acend organization exits Valorant scene
This team cemented its legacy by winning the 2021 Valorant Champions, making them a historic part of the competitive scene.
Acend 's Legacy in Valorant
Despite their exit, Acend will forever be remembered by fans and the Valorant community for their achievements. One of their greatest accomplishments is their victory at Valorant Champions 2021, a title that only four teams have claimed so far. Throughout their time in Valorant, Acend earned over $500,000 in prize money. However, every story eventually comes to an end.
Acend 's Greatest Achievements in Valorant
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-12 | 1st | S-Tier | VALORANT Champions 2021 | $350,000 |
| 2021-03-21 | 1st | A-Tier | VCT 2021: Europe Stage 1 Masters | $60,000 |
| 2021-09-17 | 5th - 8th | S-Tier | VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters - BerLIN | $25,000 |
| 2021-07-11 | 1st | A-Tier | VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1 | $17,815.51 |
| 2023-07-15 | 3rd | A-Tier | VCT 2023: Ascension EMEA | $16,840.78 |
| 2023-12-19 | 1st | B-Tier | Mandatory Cup #3 | $16,382.16 |
Acend 's Final Season
The 2024 season marked the last chapter for Acend in Valorant. Unfortunately, the team failed to qualify for the season's premier event, EMEA Ascension, which would have given them a chance to join the VCT EMEA league. Despite their best efforts, the results fell short of expectations. Additionally, the organization's decision to leave the game was influenced by dissatisfaction with the upcoming changes to the Tier-2 scene for the following year.
As of today, I am a free agent. Acend is leaving the scene due to being unhappy with the changes to Tier 2 Valorantstated Egor "chiwa" Stepanyuk on social media
The roster for Acend was as follows:
- Gilad "ALIVE" Hakim
- Alessio "musashi" Xhaferi
- Artur "pyrolll" Minin
- Egor "chiwa" Stepanyuk
- Nikolaj “Cullum” Andersen
Conclusion
After four intense years in the competitive Valorant scene, Acend is stepping away, having reached impressive heights, including the prestigious title of world champion. While their journey in Valorant has come to an end, their impact will remain unforgettable, and their triumph at the 2021 Valorant Champions will forever be a part of the game's history.
