VCT Pacific Week Two Recap

The second week of the VCT Pacific saw Detonation FocusMe (DFM) and Suggest face off against The Korean Tigers GenG. Unfortunately, DFM couldn’t clinch the victory, losing 1-2 to GenG in an intensely competitive best-of-three series. A player for DFM, Park “Suggest” Sang-min, shared his thoughts on the game’s outcome and spoke about his performance, the team’s performance, and their competitors during a post-game interview.

DFM in the VCT Pacific League

DFM and its player or coach known as Suggest are part of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) circuit in the Asia-Pacific region. DFM is one of 12 teams participating in this contest, organized by Riot Games. Their participation and performance in the VCT 2025 Pacific League play a vital role in their qualification for major international tournaments and earning Championship Points.

VCT Pacific League’s Format and Structure

The league launched with a Kickoff tournament from January 18 to February 9, 2025, which took place at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul. This double-elimination tournament featured best-of-three matches, with the lower bracket final and grand final being best-of-five.

The results of the Kickoff tournament determined which teams qualified for the international event, Masters Bangkok. The top two teams earned not just their spots at the Masters, but also Championship Points. The Kickoff tournament saw the participation of all 12 partnered Pacific teams, including DFM, PRX, and others.

After the Kickoff, the Pacific Stage 1 began on March 21 and ended on May 11, 2025. This stage, also held in Seoul, had a round-robin format followed by a double-elimination bracket. The top three teams from this stage qualified for Masters Toronto, the next international event.

Participation Rewards and Points Distribution

Teams finishing first and second at the Kickoff not only qualify for Masters Bangkok but are also awarded three and two Championship Points respectively, while the third and fourth-placed teams receive one Championship Point each.

Interesting Insights

The VCT Pacific League competitions are organized offline in Seoul with sponsorship from major brands such as ZOWIE, Predator, Intel, and Pulsar. The league’s competitive format is structured to reward consistent performances and provides several chances for teams like DFM to feature in international contests and accumulate points for qualification at the Champions contest at the end of the season.

Other Participating Teams

Alongside DFM, competing teams include Bleed Esports (BME), DRX, Gen.G (GEN), Global Esports (GE), Paper Rex (PRX), Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ), T1, Talon Esports (TLN), Team Secret (TS), and ZETA DIVISION (ZETA).

Sources for More Information

For additional insights on DFM’s performance, thoughts from DFM Suggest, or details on team preparations for the league, you should turn to post-match interviews, official statements from the teams and updates from the official VCT Pacific broadcasts and media outlets.