Paper Rex have secured their place in the upper bracket semifinals of the VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2 playoffs after finishing first in Group Omega, while Nongshim RedForce are guaranteed at least a third-place finish in Group Alpha. These outcomes were made possible following their respective victories over Talon and Gen.G Esports .

Gen.G Esports vs Nongshim RedForce
Nongshim RedForce claimed a clean 2:0 victory over Gen.G Esports (Lotus 13:9, Ascent 14:12), marking their third win in Group Alpha. The MVP of the match was Dambi , who finished with 45 kills, a +12 K/D differential, and an average ACS of 276 — a 14% improvement from his previous performances. Gen.G’s top performer was Karon , who tallied 44 kills and a 257 ACS. 

Talon vs Paper Rex
In another key matchup of the day, Paper Rex defeated Talon 2:0 (Bind 13:11, Icebox 16:14), earning their fourth win in Group Omega. The standout player was something, who recorded 52 kills, a 256 ACS, and a 17% form improvement. thyy led the way for Talon with 42 kills and a 229 ACS, but his efforts weren’t enough to turn the tide. 

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2 is taking place from July 15 to August 31 in LAN format. Twelve partnered teams from the Pacific region are competing for two direct invites to Valorant Champions 2025, valuable Pacific Points, and a $250,000 prize pool.