{"id":24053,"date":"2021-11-03T09:22:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T09:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/nip-valorant-moves-to-brazil-dropping-eu-roster-after-incredibly-tough-decision"},"modified":"2024-07-20T02:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T02:01:31","slug":"nip-valorant-moves-to-brazil-dropping-eu-roster-after-incredibly-tough-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/nip-valorant-moves-to-brazil-dropping-eu-roster-after-incredibly-tough-decision","title":{"rendered":"NIP Valorant moves to Brazil dropping EU roster after “incredibly tough decision”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP)’s Valorant initiative hasn’t been doing all that great in the European region this year, with a string of results<\/a> that were less than ideal. Recently, however, the squad did manage to qualify for the Red Bull Home Ground <\/a>tournament, giving fans a taste of what they are capable of.<\/p>\n

Therefore, it comes as a bit of a surprise that NIP is dropping their Valorant EU squad, with the organization announcing they are moving their entire Valorant operation to Brazil to compete in the LATAM region.<\/p>\n

NIP Valorant moves to Brazil<\/h2>\n

NIP already has a firm esports footing and brand recognition in the LATAM region, thanks to their Rainbow Six Siege squad, who are the reigning world champions having won the Six Invitational<\/a> back in May of this year.<\/p>\n

NIP’s next move is to expand its esports operations in LATAM further by moving its Valorant division to the region.<\/p>\n

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Ninjas in Brazil is happening! (Picture: NIP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The “Ninjas in Brazil” initiative will feature a new headquarters in the region as the esports organization plans to make LATAM the “biggest, most popping region in the game.”<\/p>\n

This move means that NIP will part ways with their current Valorant roster, which includes:<\/p>\n