Riot Video games Pays Tribute to Twisten!

Twisten, identified for his distinctive abilities as a Jett participant, had been fighting despair and had beforehand sought therapy at a psychological well being hospital. Staff Vitality, the group he performed for, introduced his dying on July 7, 2023. This tribute by Riot Video games marks the second time the developer has paid homage to a lately deceased skilled participant, with the primary tribute being for Gizem ‘Luie‘ Harmankaya, who died within the Turkish earthquakes, within the earlier Battle Go.

The upcoming Episode 7 Act 1 Battle Go in Valorant will characteristic Twisten‘s in-game identify as a Participant Title. This title could be obtained by gamers by the free model of the Battle Go after reaching the fifth tier.

Equally, Luie‘s Participant Title was additionally made out there within the earlier Battle Go. Riot Video games goals to permit gamers to recollect and honor these gifted gamers by these in-game tributes.

Following Twisten‘s passing, numerous group figures expressed their assist by pledging donations to psychological well being charities. Previous to his dying, Twisten himself had initiated a charity drive throughout the VCT LOCK//IN occasion, donating a set quantity for every Shorty kill. The group has saved this charity drive alive throughout VCT Masters Tokyo and has raised over $6,000 for the trigger. This showcases the collective effort to recollect Twisten and assist psychological well being initiatives in his honor.

By unlocking the Participant Title in Valorant, gamers can proceed to pay tribute to Twisten. The discharge of the brand new Episode, scheduled for June 27, will enable gamers to acquire this title and commemorate the gifted participant’s legacy. It signifies a approach for the group to return collectively and bear in mind Twisten‘s contributions to the sport whereas selling the significance of psychological well being consciousness.

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