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Potential Impact: Professional players have high hopes for Gekko in VCT Americas

VALORANT’s Chamber Continues to Shine in North America VCT

One year after its introduction in the North American VCT event, Chamber remains a dominant force in the VALORANT meta. With its versatile abilities and game-changing ultimate, Chamber boasted a 51-percent pick rate throughout the NA VCT Stage One Challengers playoffs. The French sentinel has set a new standard for how esports teams approach VALORANT.

Gekko Makes His Pro Debut in VCT Americas

Gekko, VALORANT’s newest agent, is ready to make his mark in the inaugural VCT Americas 2023 season. Despite a rough start in his first-ever VCT appearance, Gekko has quickly become a popular pick in ranked matches and has garnered praise from industry professionals.

Pros Weigh In on Gekko’s Impact

Major teams like 100 Thieves, Cloud9, NRG, and Sentinels have shared their thoughts on Gekko’s potential in the upcoming VCT Americas split. Many teams express excitement and willingness to include Gekko in their lineups, a rarity for new agents. The pros are optimistic about Gekko’s abilities and speculate on his value to the league.

Debate Surrounding Gekko’s Viability

Pros have differing opinions on Gekko’s viability in the meta. While some, like Sentinels’ Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, are skeptical of Gekko’s abilities, others, like NRG’s Pujan “FNS” Mehta, consider him a valuable addition. The debate centers around Gekko’s unique qualities and whether he can match or surpass established initiators.

VALORANT’s VCT Americas split is set to kick off on April 1, with a highly anticipated match between 100 Thieves and Sentinels.

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