Esports: KRÜ VISA & VCTA: Powered by Samsung

[Sam_UK]

Following on from our recent article about Samsung’s involvement in esports…

The VALORANT Champions Tour Americas (VCTA) 2025 Championship recently invigorated the esports community, bringing together top-tier teams and gaming enthusiasts from around the globe. Set against a backdrop of cutting-edge technology and thrilling competition, this year's tournament showcased not only the skills of elite players but also the innovations that are reshaping the gaming landscape. With Samsung SSD as a pivotal sponsor , the event highlighted the importance of advanced technology in achieving peak performance.

KRÜ VISA & Samsung

Among the standout contenders in VCTA 2025 was newly Samsung Electronics-sponsored  team KRÜ VISA, whose remarkable journey through the tournament captivated audiences and solidified their status as a formidable force in the esports arena.

KRÜ VISA in VCTA 2025

Throughout the tournament, the synergy between Samsung SSD's advanced technology and KRÜ's elite-level performance was evident, as their equipment delivered smooth, lag-free gameplay, allowing KRÜ to perform at their absolute best.

Although they started with a loss against LOUD in the upper bracket quarterfinals, KRÜ VISA’s dedication, skill, and teamwork have made them the fan-favourite team of the tournament and we’ve seen them shine in the lower bracket quarterfinals where they won 2-0 on Bind and Haven against the same team. Fans cheered on KRÜ, who went above and beyond expectations, proving themselves not only as fierce competitors but also as a team that resonates with the community. Every match was filled with anticipation as KRÜ’s rise to the top was accompanied by thrilling moments that will be etched in VCTA history.

KRÜ VISA’s confidence was seen in the lower bracket semi-finals on Bind against MIBR, where they flawlessly came back from 1-5 to 13-8 thanks to the teamplay and communication, but also the team member’s individual skills. From Mazino’s individuality, to Shyy’s and Melser’s lurks, Adverso’s IGL style and keznit’s gameplay.

The Future

The tournament might not have ended in victory for KRÜ VISA, but it served as a critical stepping stone on their path to greatness. We are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for this talented team and we’re confident that their best is yet to come. In the world of competitive gaming, every setback is an opportunity for growth, and KRÜ VISA is poised to seize theirs, ready to rise again in their pursuit of glory.

(This article was originally written by Andreea & Ellie-- two of our managers at Samsung who are passionate gamers, and who wanted us to share with you guys on the Members Community.  BTW, I also didn't know that the KRÜ organisation was founded in 2020 by Manchester City FC hero Sergio "Kun" Agüero, with the aim of supporting the development of the esports and digital entertainment industry in Latin America; and that in 2023 he was joined as KRÜ co-owner by the utter legend - and GOAT IMO - Lionel Messi. - AntS)

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