SK Gaming, a renowned global organization with an illustrious history in European League of Legends and a Major-winning pedigree in Counter-Strike, has now turned its attention toward VALORANT.

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The announcement, which took the esports community by storm, marks SK Gaming as the latest entrant into the rapidly growing VALORANT scene. While the precise details of their VALORANT venture remain shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: SK Gaming is the final member of the LEC (League of Legends European Championship) to make the leap into the realm of the rising tactical FPS game, leaving fans and competitors alike eager to see what the future holds.

Within the European League of Legends scene, SK Gaming has been a prominent fixture for over a decade. Despite their valiant efforts and two World Championship appearances in 2012 and 2014, the championship trophy has remained elusive within the League division. However, SK Gaming's track record in the tactical shooter arena is a stark contrast.

Having fielded a European roster in CS:GO for several years, SK Gaming made a strategic move by acquiring the legendary Brazilian roster from Luminosity in the summer of 2016. This decision paid off handsomely, as they swiftly clinched a Major trophy at ESL One Cologne just a few months later. The core of this legendary roster, featuring players like FalleN, fer, and coldzera, continued to dominate the CS:GO scene until the end of 2017. Their eventual departure to revive the MIBR brand in the summer of 2018 marked SK Gaming's exit from Counter-Strike.

As SK Gaming sets its sights on VALORANT, a multitude of possibilities awaits the organization. With their rich history in Europe and Brazil, they may choose to explore Challengers rosters in either region or embark on an Ascension run. Additionally, there is a wealth of North American Challengers talent available for recruitment. SK Gaming might also consider venturing into the Game Changers scene, with early speculations pointing toward potential acquisitions from teams such as G2 Gozen or the Version1 roster, should the rumored G2-V1 merger materialize.

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The esports community eagerly anticipates the journey SK Gaming will embark upon in the world of VALORANT. With their successful track record and competitive spirit, they are poised to make a lasting impact on the tactical FPS landscape, forging a new legacy in this dynamic and thrilling esports arena.