January 15, 2025
What you need to know:
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Samsung SSD is now the Official Memory/SSD partner of the VALORANT Champions Tour Americas, meaning the fleet of hardware used by VCT Americas players will now be equipped with the Samsung 990 PRO, the brand’s most powerful Gen 4 NVMe SSD.
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The 990 PRO is a high-performance SSD that turns PCs into powerhouses with decreased load times and reduced lag, helping every player perform their best. Samsung SSD also offers a Heatsink version, optimized for PlayStation 5, that keeps the drive cool for smooth, uninterrupted gameplay.
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Samsung SSD will present the “Samsung SSD Match Start” to kick off select VCT Americas matches on the English stream, as well as develop a new recap package created using Samsung SSDs, capturing all the biggest moments from a match in snackable clips.
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Samsung SSD now holds dual partnership status across both VCTA and LTA regional Riot Games Esports leagues.
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2025 marks the third season of the VALORANT Championship Tour International League format with the Americas region kicking off on Thursday, January 16 at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles.
Quote from Matt Reshke, Product Lead of VCT Americas at Riot Games: “The only thing better than kicking off a new season for VCT Americas is the opportunity to welcome new supporters into the fold, so I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Samsung SSD join our roster of world-class partners of VCT Americas. Samsung SSD and their commitment to creating industry-leading products aligns perfectly with the competitive spirit of our pros and passionate fans, and we’re hyped to have them on board for what will be an incredible 2025 season for VCT Americas.”
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