Fnatic emerged victorious in the VCT Lock-In 2023 Grand Finals, defeating Loud in a thrilling match that showcased some of the best talent in the Valorant esports scene. With this win, Fnatic secured their first tournament victory of the year and cemented their place as one of the top teams in the game.
The Tournament Format
The VCT Lock-In tournament featured a double-elimination bracket, with teams from Europe, North America, Brazil, and Korea competing against each other. The tournament showcased some of the best teams in the world, with top-tier players putting their skills to the test.
The Teams
After several intense rounds of matches, Fnatic and Loud emerged as the top two teams in the tournament. Fnatic is a well-known esports organization that has made a name for themselves in various games, including Valorant. Loud, on the other hand, is a Brazilian team that has been making waves in the Valorant esports scene.
The Grand Finals
The grand finals of the VCT Lock-In 2023 tournament were a best-of-five match between Fnatic and Loud. The match was closely contested, with both teams giving it their all.
Map 1: Bind
The first map, Bind, went to Fnatic in a close 13-11 victory, with Doma and Boaster leading the charge for the team.
Chef @OfficialBoaster serves up a 3K! #VCTLOCKIN pic.twitter.com/snZLEayILu
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 4, 2023
Map 2: Haven
The second map, Haven, saw Loud come back strong with a 13-9 win, with Jett player, Zepher, putting up an impressive performance.
FLAWLESS round from @FNATIC to get 11! #VCTLOCKIN pic.twitter.com/94kfg3d376
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 4, 2023
Map 3: Ascent
The third map, Ascent, was another close one, with Fnatic ultimately coming out on top with a 13-10 scoreline.
10 rounds for @LOUDgg! #VCTLOCKIN pic.twitter.com/kJnGUcznZo
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 4, 2023
Map 4: Split
However, Loud wasn't going to go down without a fight, as they took the fourth map, Split, with a convincing 13-5 win.
Double digits for @LOUDgg ✅ #VCTLOCKIN pic.twitter.com/IXxpjs66Qc
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 4, 2023
Map 5: Icebox
This set the stage for a nail-biting final map, Icebox, where both teams gave it their all.
8 rounds for @FNATIC! Is this the start of a comeback? #VCTLOCKIN
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 4, 2023
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Fnatic Emerges Victorious
In the end, it was Fnatic who emerged victorious, with a 13-11 win on Icebox
securing their victory in the grand finals. The team's top players, Doma and
Boaster, put in exceptional performances throughout the tournament, with the
former even being named the tournament's MVP.
Prize Pool Distribution
Fnatic emerged as the champions of VCT 2023 Lock In São Paulo, winning the first prize of $100,000 USD. The runner-up team, LOUD, earned $60,000 USD for securing the second spot. The teams that finished in the third and fourth positions, DRX and Natus Vincere, respectively, received a prize of $40,000 USD each.
Overall, a total of $500,000 USD was distributed among the participants of the
tournament, with the rest of the top eight teams receiving $25,000 USD each,
the next eight teams receiving $10,000 USD each, and the remaining 16 teams
receiving $5,000 USD each.
The Overall Prize Distribution is as
follows:
| Place | Prize | Participant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $100,000 | Fnatic |
| 2nd | $60,000 | LOUD |
| 3rd-4th | $40,000 | DRX |
| Natus Vincere | ||
| 5th-8th | $25,000 | NRG |
| Talon Esports | ||
| Leviatán | ||
| 100 Thieves | ||
| 9th-16th | $10,000 | Giants |
| Karmine Corp | ||
| Cloud9 | ||
| Evil Geniuses | ||
| Team Secret | ||
| Team Vitality | ||
| FUT Esports | ||
| FURIA Esports | ||
| 17th-32nd | $5,000 | KOI |
| DetonatioN FocusMe | ||
| Gen.G Esports | ||
| FunPlus Phoenix | ||
| BBL Esports | ||
| Paper Rex | ||
| Team Heretics | ||
| MIBR | ||
| Team Liquid | ||
| KRÜ Esports | ||
| ZETA DIVISION | ||
| Global Esports | ||
| Rex Regum Qeon | ||
| EDward Gaming | ||
| Sentinels | ||
| T1 |
What This Means for Fnatic
Fnatic's victory in the VCT Lock-In 2023 Grand Finals is a testament to their skill and dedication as a team, and is sure to be a confidence boost as they move forward in the Valorant esports scene. With the first major tournament of the year now under their belt, Fnatic will undoubtedly be looking to build on this success and continue to dominate in the months to come.
