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Nongshim RedForce just made history. On March 15, the Pacific squad swept Paper Rex 3-0 in the VCT Masters Santiago 2026 Grand Final to become the first Ascension team ever to lift an international trophy — and they did it without dropping a single series all tournament. 883,000 peak viewers watched it happen live.
This wasn't just a tournament win. It was a statement.
Nongshim RedForce win VCT Masters Santiago 2026
Pre-match, Paper Rex were favored. They'd clawed back through the lower bracket after an early loss to NRG, while NS RedForce had torn through the upper bracket without breaking a sweat. The gap in momentum showed on every map.
Map results:
Corrode was close — a legitimate contest, 13-11. After that, it was a dismantling. NS RedForce held a commanding 10-2 first half on Abyss and never let PRX breathe. This is how dominant performances at international LANs look.
Their secret wasn't one superstar. It was a five-man unit operating at a level where every player stepped up when it mattered.
Standout performers:
Their agent pool was deep and flexible: Fade, Sova, Viper, Cypher, Yoru, Omen, Neon, and notably Waylay — a newer addition to the competitive meta that NS RedForce deployed with confidence. Paper Rex ran a Vyse/Viper/Omen/Raze setup that struggled to answer NS's layered utility and mechanical firepower.
If you want to see how the best are playing the current Valorant meta, compete in Valorant ranked ladders on Amber.gg and measure your own game against players grinding for the same skills.
Let that sink in: Pacific teams have now won four consecutive VCT Masters titles.
The Pacific region isn't just good. It's operating on a different level from every other region. NA's best squad (T1, former Bangkok champions) was eliminated early at Santiago. Europe's Gentle Mates showed up and impressed for a debut playoff run, but couldn't close it out.
For ranked players in Europe and NA, the honest takeaway is this: the agents, the setups, and the utility combos you're seeing dominate professional Pacific play are filtering down into ranked queues faster than ever. Neon's explosive burst movement. Waylay's angle control. Yoru's fake pressure. These aren't gimmicks — they're the current toolkit of the best teams on the planet.
The competitive calendar stays packed:
NS RedForce proved that raw mechanical skill, discipline, and the right meta reads can beat any favorite. That's what competitive play is about at every level.
See how you rank against other competitive Valorant players on the Amber.gg leaderboard — and when you're ready to put real stakes on your performance, join a Valorant ladder where prize pools are on the line.
Heading into VCT 2026 Stage 1 next? Here is the full breakdown of the EMEA and Americas groups, schedule, and teams to watch.
Heading into VCT 2026 Stage 1 next? Here is the full breakdown of the EMEA and Americas groups, schedule, and teams to watch.
Heading into VCT 2026 Stage 1 next? Here is the full breakdown of the EMEA and Americas groups, schedule, and teams to watch.
The Pacific era of Valorant is in full swing. The question is: where do you fit in?
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