Former CS:GO Pro TenZ Achieves Top Rank in VALORANT
Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, a former professional CS:GO player, has made history by becoming the first player to reach the top rank in VALORANT in North America.
TenZ, who currently plays for Cloud9, has been live streaming his transition from CS:GO to Riot Games’ new first-person shooter on Twitch. After the ranked mode of VALORANT was released on April 30, TenZ wasted no time and started grinding.
In a recent tweet, TenZ shared his accomplishment as the first top-ranked player in North America.
TenZ played countless matches during the beta period and finally achieved the rank of Immortal one after finishing his placement matches.
This achievement is a testament to TenZ’s determination to prove himself as an aspiring professional VALORANT player. With skilled players like shroud also climbing up the leaderboards (he ranked at Diamond three), the competition at higher ranks is bound to become fiercer.
VALORANT itself is gaining momentum, with Riot planning to include three more regions in the beta in the coming weeks. This expansion will bring in more players and increase the level of competitiveness within the game, setting the stage for a vibrant competitive scene akin to League of Legends.
The full release of VALORANT is scheduled for this summer.
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