MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Valorant gamers are about to expertise smoother, quicker matches as Riot Video games will formally launch its Manila server on August 20.
Going reside with the sport’s upcoming 11.04 Patch, the brand new Manila server marks Riot Video games’ sixth within the Asia-Pacific area. It’s a serious step ahead for the native gaming group, promising decrease ping, extra secure connections, and a seamless gameplay expertise for Filipino gamers.
Because the recreation was launched again in 2020, Filipino Valorant gamers followers have relied on the Hong Kong server. Whereas it has supported a thriving participant base, many native gamers have confronted connectivity points attributable to distance and infrastructure limitations.
“It is a massive second for us. The launch of Valorant’s first-ever recreation server within the nation reinforces our dedication to enhancing the native participant expertise whereas celebrating the Filipino communities which have helped the sport develop.” mentioned Jason Roberto, model supervisor for Valorant at Riot Video games Philippines.
The brand new server, labeled “MNL” within the Southeast Asia server listing, will perform identical to its counterparts in Hong Kong and Singapore. It’s not a substitute, however an extra possibility that gamers can select primarily based on their preferences. Matchmaking high quality and match eligibility will stay unaffected, guaranteeing that aggressive gamers can nonetheless qualify for occasions like Premier and the Challengers Southeast Asia league, no matter which server they use.
The launch comes on the heels of Valorant’s fifth anniversary, which was celebrated with a month-long tribute to the Filipino group which included a large mural in Taguig Metropolis, a “People of VALORANT” mini-documentary collection, and a tribute video that captured the eagerness and creativity of native gamers.
