Shopify wins Game Changers 2023 & breaks viewer and kill record

In the heart of the Brazilian gaming scene, the VCT Game Changers Championship 2023 unfolded as a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the prowess of eight top-tier teams vying for supremacy and a generous $500,000 USD prize pool. Riot Games orchestrated this offline tournament, with the grand finale witnessing Shopify Rebellion’s triumphant clash against Team Liquid Brazil.

The competition reached unprecedented heights, setting a record-breaking viewership milestone, particularly during the Grand Finals, which boasted a peak audience of 279,248. Shopify Rebellion’s Ava “florescent” Eugene emerged as the tournament’s MVP, achieving a remarkable world record with 112 kills. This article delves into the captivating journey, from nail-biting confrontations to unexpected twists, that defined this remarkable esports spectacle.

Record-Breaking Triumph at VCT Game Changers Championship 2023

The VCT Game Changers Championship is an offline Brazilian tournament organized by Riot Games. The 2023 tournament featured eight teams competing for a total prize pool of $500,000 USD. The tournament concluded with Shopify Rebellion’s trophy lift against Team Liquid Brazil, which set a new viewership record for Game Changers.

279K Peak Viewers for a record-breaking #VCTGameChangers 2023 Championship! 🔥

Most Popular Matches:
1️⃣ @TeamLiquidBR vs @ShopifyRebels
2️⃣ @TeamSMGofficial vs @TeamLiquidBR
3️⃣ @TeamLiquidBR vs @BBL_esports

Full #VCT Game Changers stats
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— Esports Charts 🇺🇦 (@EsportsCharts) December 3, 2023

According to Esports Charts, the Grand Finals had a peak viewership of 279,248, making it the most viewed VCT Game Changers match of all time. The top five most-watched matches in the tournament were all Team Liquid matches, showing the strong support from Brazilian fans.

florescent becomes MVP and breaks kill record with 112 kills

Shopify Rebellion’s Ava “florescent” Eugene was awarded the MVP for the tournament, after dropping 112 kills in the series, a world record for international VCT LANs. The Grand Finals went to all five maps in a back-and-forth series, with Shopify eventually coming out on top.

RECORD-BREAKING performance by @florscnt! #VCTGameChangers pic.twitter.com/t0ZLEmal8H

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) December 3, 2023

Throughout the tournament, Team Liquid had to fight their way through the lower bracket after being defeated by G2 on their first day. They eliminated EMEA’s, NA’s, and APAC’s first seeds in the lower bracket, and got their revenge on G2 at the lower bracket final.

The reigning champions, G2, went out in third place, but had a good run after several roster shifts and an EMEA Stage 3 loss that brought doubt on their performance.

In an exhilarating crescendo, the VCT Game Changers Championship 2023 stands as a testament to the dynamic spirit of esports, where records were shattered, and champions were crowned.