The 2024 VCT season has commenced and is scheduled to follow the same timeline that prompted numerous complaints from viewers and players in 2023. In an interview, Fnatic’s Jake “Boaster” Howlett revealed his team’s strategy to address the congested schedule.
The Valorant esports schedule has become a focal point of contention at the onset of the VCT 2024 season. Fans are advocating for changes, citing the insufficient number of matches for underperforming teams like 100 Thieves. Conversely, players on top-tier teams worldwide have expressed concerns about burnout resulting from an excessive number of matches throughout the season.
Responding to the criticism, Riot stated that significant changes to the schedule are planned for 2025.
While the current slate of international and league matches for 2024 has already been finalized.
Fnatic, which secured a top-four position in every major VCT event in 2023, faced burnout towards the end of their Valorant Champions run. Boaster, the team’s In-Game Leader (IGL), elaborated in an interview on their strategy to navigate the demanding schedule and contend for all three major trophies in 2024.
In a post-match interview, the IGL expressed Fnatic’s ambition to clinch more international trophies after securing two in 2023. To address the challenges of the congested schedule that led to their fourth-place finish in Valorant Champions, Boaster outlined the team’s plan to reduce practice frequency in 2024 and emphasize team exercises.
“There is going to be a shift in practice when it comes to the season. I think we might drop down to five days a week. Instead of six and really allow for rest and recovery, engaging in team bonding activities. But each time before an event, we might ramp it up again, ensuring that we are in top form and comprehending what happened last year in terms of our vision and objectives,” Boaster explained.
