What’s happening in NA? Biggest takeaways from week one of VCT Americas 2023

The opening week of VCT Americas did not fail to deliver thrilling action, incredible highlights, and league-leading viewership. The 10 partnered teams from North America, Latin America, and Brazil all met in Los Angeles for the first time, and did not disappoint (for the most part).

Week one featured surprising role swaps, some breakout rookie performances, Gekko picks, comebacks, and plenty more exciting top-tier VALORANT stories. Here are the top stories that stuck out from week one of VCT Americas.