RIDDLE ORDER Claims Victory at VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals for the Second Consecutive Year!

RIDDLE ORDER Claims the Championship

The VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals, organized by Riot Games and the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Executive Committee, took place on August 23rd and 24th at Keio Arena Tokyo. This highly anticipated event determined Japan's top VALORANT team, with an impressive attendance surpassing 8,000 people over the two days. In a thrilling turn of events, RIDDLE ORDER emerged as the champions for the second consecutive year, securing a place in the upcoming international tournament, VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, to be held in Bangkok in October.

The 2025 season implemented a circuit point system, dividing the competition into three splits. Points were awarded based on the team's performance in each split, culminating in the Season Finals where the top four teams with the highest circuit points fought in a double-elimination format.

Before the offline finals, an online event was held on August 6th and 7th, showcasing intense matches that led to RIDDLE ORDER, FENNEL, and NOEZ FOXX qualifying for the finals. The Grand Final featured a showdown between the upper bracket champion RIDDLE ORDER and FENNEL, who secured their spot in the finals through an electrifying lower bracket match. RIDDLE ORDER claimed victory with a 3-1 map score, solidifying their status as champions.

Season Finals Results

1. RIDDLE ORDER
2. FENNEL
3. NOEZ FOXX
4. REJECT

Lower Final Highlights

The first day featured a gripping lower final matchup between FENNEL and NOEZ FOXX. Both teams demonstrated exceptional skill, leading to a nail-biting affair where FENNEL overturned the odds with a 3-1 victory, advancing to the Grand Final.

Match	Result

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FENNEL vs NOEZ FOXX	3-1

MAP1: CORRODE	4-13

MAP2: SUNSET	13-3

MAP3: LOTUS	18-16

MAP4: HAVEN	13-10

Grand Final Recap

The final day saw a repeat of the Split 2 Playoff Finals, featuring RIDDLE ORDER going head-to-head against FENNEL once more. The first map went to RIDDLE ORDER, while FENNEL secured the second map, creating a tense atmosphere. However, RIDDLE ORDER dominated the next two maps, ultimately winning the Grand Final with a 3-1 map score.

Match	Result

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RIDDLE ORDER vs FENNEL	3-1

MAP1: CORRODE	13-8

MAP2: SUNSET	4-13

MAP3: ICEBOX	13-7

MAP4: BIND	13-8

Champion’s Reflections

The victorious team members shared their thoughts on the victory and expressed their determination for the upcoming VCT Ascension Pacific. Player JoxJo stated, “I am thrilled that we could prove our hard work and efforts. Our minds were set on winning, and we trusted our training, which paid off at this championship. Although I feel some pressure heading to VCT, I’m confident we can win.”

Yatsuka credited coach ryota- for their success, while Caedye expressed pride in achieving a historic fourth consecutive championship in Japan. The team emphasized their collective effort and strategic unity throughout the tournament. The coach, Vorz, insisted on maintaining focus for their next challenge: “Winning every tournament this year is incredible, and we’ll continue to learn from our past international experiences.”

Event Highlights

The two-day event also featured a special talk session on DAY 1 with guest players from DetonatioN FocusMe and ZETA DIVISION, as well as a surprise appearance by VALORANT ambassador Yuya Tegoshi. A captivating exhibition match on DAY 2 pitted Tegoshi's ‘TEAM Tegoshi Yuya’ against ‘TEAM takej’, with the latter coming out on top, showcasing an exciting prelude to the Grand Final.

Attendees were thrilled by extensive content areas, merchandise booths, and interactive experiences at the venue. The distribution of exclusive player cards sparked enthusiasm among fans, fostering exchanges and interactions.

However, the highlight remains the gripping competition and the spirited atmosphere cultivated throughout the event, marking a significant chapter in the VALORANT Challengers Japan narrative.

Upcoming Challenge

The upcoming VCT Ascension Pacific 2025 will take place from October 13 to 26 in Bangkok. This tournament gathers top teams from the Pacific region’s Challengers League, vying for a chance to compete in next season's VCT Pacific main event. RIDDLE ORDER will be seeking not just to participate but also to secure a triumphant return to the international stage where they aim for glory once more.