NRG rises as the dark horse! Champions of the Paris Global Championship! Odin sparks controversy!

Looking back to before the Paris Global Championship began, few anticipated any team standing strong until the end. Many supported PRX, EDG, G2, or FNC, but ultimately, NRG made it through and secured the championship! At this event, NRG advanced undefeated to the finals and lifted the trophy, progressing through the winner’s bracket all the way. They appeared as an unexpected dark horse to many, but in reality, they dominated the competition with overwhelming strength—truly astonishing!

Reviewing the BO5 grand final, it delivered numerous memorable moments, with FNC’s resilience inspiring many! Just like in their previous match against DRX, where despite losing the first game and facing huge disadvantages in the second, they managed to come back! In the final against NRG, after dropping the first two games and with the opponent holding three match points, FNC pulled off an incredible comeback from a 2-11 deficit in the crucial fourth game! They won two straight games to push it to the final decider, but unfortunately, they couldn’t clinch the victory in the end. This series was called the greatest valiant effort, as despite fighting hard to try for a reverse sweep, they fell short—but gave everyone an exciting showdown and kept the suspense until the very last moment!

Shining brightly in Paris, finally reaching the pinnacle and realizing their dream! NRG, the North American powerhouse, returned to the international stage after 761 days away. After more than two years, they came back to the world stage and wrote their own legend in Paris with an 18-day undefeated run! They faced adversity, some comebacks against them, and many challenges, yet through their unique understanding and playstyle, they made it to the end and lifted the highest honor of the year. Congratulations to NRG for winning the 2025 Valorant Paris Global Championship! Ethan also became the first player to win two global championship titles!

Brawk, who showcased multiple brilliant performances with Odin during the tournament, earned the MVP of the Valorant Paris Global Championship! On the field, he wielded Odin to deliver many unforgettable highlights and exerted overwhelming momentum, ultimately helping his team claim the championship! However, after the event, the “Odin controversy” arose. Many players expressed frustration, saying Valorant should be a game about skillful execution and teamwork, but this year a player who relied on smoke and wall-banging with Odin managed to win, which left some speechless! What do you think? Regardless, nerfing Odin seems inevitable, much like what happened to Jett in the past!