Two titles set the record, but three makes history. G2 Esports are the VCT Americas: Stage 2 champions after sweeping NRG by 3-0.
If you underestimated G2 Esports' strength, it might be time to reconsider some of your choices. For the third time this year, G2 has won the VCT Americas, securing three domestic titles in a single year. Jacob "valyn" Batio was selected as the MVP.
G2 Esports is your VCT Americas: Stage 2 winner!
After the VCT Americas: Kickoff and Stage 1, G2 Esports won Stage 2 by defeating NRG with a score of 3-0. They became the second team to achieve three consecutive domestic titles, following EDward Gaming's accomplishment in 2024. Since the beginning of the Split, G2 has only lost a series to Sentinels.
NRG made an incredible run in Group Omega by winning four matches, losing only to 100 Thieves during the Group Stage. They made it in first place of the group, but ended up losing to G2 in the Upper Bracket Semifinals. To reach the Grand Finals, they had to defeat Evil Geniuses, Leviatán, Cloud9, and Sentinels. However, they didn't stand a chance against a strong and solidified G2.
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Throwback through Stage 2
At the beginning of the split, Nathan "leaf" Orf had to step away from the competition to recover from Crohn's disease. Andrej "BABYBAY" Francisty replaced him and brought incredible aura farming moments to the competition, being praised for his outgoing personality and great performance. After leaf's return to the roster, G2 Esports revealed that BABYBAY was going to be part of the team as the sixth man until the end of the season.
Now, G2 Esports is heading to Paris to fight for the VALORANT Champions 2025 title. After placing second in the Masters Bangkok and fourth in the Masters Toronto, the NA team is aiming for a golden era. Their first match is against Team Heretics on Sept. 14, 2025.
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