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Drama Spikes in VALORANT After Alleged Leaked Scrims
- VALORANT has been rather quiet this year, but this is about to change.
- The situation includes both of Gen.G’s rosters and Global Esports.
- VCT Pacific has seen some interesting drama brewing up during 2025.
A fresh controversy in the VALORANT esports scene has erupted just days before Gen.G faces Global Esports in the VCT Pacific League. Key members of the VALORANT esports scene have alleged that they possess evidence of leaked scrim footage and are now urging Riot Games to look into the matter. Stay up to date on VALORANT rumors thanks to our expert esports tips!
Weird timing for practice
Always amusing when people talk about scrim leaks as if it hasn’t been happening since before First Strike. When you’re on the mountain top this is par for the course in every game. The trick is the balance between working on stuff and getting reps with your standard sets.
— Hector Rosario (@FrosTvsYou) March 8, 2023
Scrims are basically practice matches that teams set up to sharpen their strategies and boost their performance. Usually, there’s an unspoken rule that teams keep sensitive information, like video recordings, private and don’t share it with their scrim opponents.
The drama started when Elevated, the coach of Global Esports, revealed that Gen.G Academy proposed a scrim just four days before a crucial match for the main Gen.G roster. This timing raised eyebrows because it seemed like Gen.G Academy could use the scrim to gather valuable information to help their main team. Elevated also mentioned that it wasn’t Global who contacted who started talks, it was actually Gen.G Academy that made the proposal almost immediately.
The situation caught more attention when Elevated tweeted about it, although he later deleted the post:
“Gen.G Academy offering to scrim four days before we play the main team is very cute.”
Elevated clarified that it was Gen.G Academy that reached out for the scrim, not Global Esports. Rushindra, another member of Global Esports, jokingly suggested that they should accept the offer but send their own academy team instead, calling it a positive result for everyone involved.
Other possible incidents have come to light
You sure? Proof is in your inbox.
— Hector Rosario (@FrosTvsYou) April 9, 2025
Jake Sin (VALORANT APAC leader) responded to a social media post by Elevated. Hector Rosario, Talon Esports’ gaffer, seized the opportunity to claim he has evidence of scrim leaks and urged Sin to check his messages. Frost’s remarks indicate that this issue is not a “one off”, he has previously mentioned that scrim leaks have been a persistent problem in competitive VALORANT for a couple of years. He believes that the real challenge lies in balancing experimentation with established strategies. Although there is no public evidence yet, Frost asserts he possesses it and has forwarded it to Riot.
Riot Games views this practice as unacceptable. Around 2 years ago, Chetan “Chet” Singh faced a six month ban from Riot for streaming outdated scrim footage without permission, which violated the code of conduct.
Given that Riot Games took action in that instance, it stands to reason they would need to address these current allegations seriously. This situation is particularly critical for Gen.G, a leading contender in the APAC region, as any confirmed wrongdoing could severely damage their reputation. Don’t forget to bet on your favorite teams at BetUS Sportsbook & Casino, as we have a plethora of VALORANT odds for you to enjoy!
