Riot Games Pays Tribute to Twisten!

Twisten, recognized for his distinctive abilities as a Jett participant, had been battling despair and had beforehand sought remedy at a psychological well being hospital. Group Vitality, the staff he performed for, introduced his demise 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 function Twisten‘s in-game identify as a Participant Title. This title may 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 accessible within the earlier Battle Go. Riot Video games goals to permit gamers to recollect and honor these proficient gamers by these in-game tributes.

Following Twisten‘s passing, numerous neighborhood figures expressed their assist by pledging donations to psychological well being charities. Previous to his demise, Twisten himself had initiated a charity drive throughout the VCT LOCK//IN occasion, donating a hard and fast quantity for every Shorty kill. The neighborhood has stored 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 permit gamers to acquire this title and commemorate the proficient participant’s legacy. It signifies a means for the neighborhood to come back collectively and keep in mind Twisten‘s contributions to the sport whereas selling the significance of psychological well being consciousness.

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