Virtus.pro clinched victory at the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals held during DreamHack Atlanta, decisively defeating Natus Vincere (NAVI) with a 4-1 scoreline. The EMEA team took home $320,000 (~£243,480) as the tournament's champions.
After the Group Stage, eight teams competed in a double-elimination bracket to secure a spot in the Grand Finals. Early exits included REJECT and DarkZero, who lost in the Lower Brackets. Following them, Citadel Gaming and ChopperMag were eliminated in the Quarterfinals.
This set up the final showdown between Virtus.pro and NAVI.
Virtus.pro entered the Grand Finals as favorites, having topped their group stage with an unbeaten 5-0 record. They continued their dominant form through the Playoffs, including a prior 2-0 win against NAVI in the same phase.
Virtus.pro "proved to be the stronger team in the end" despite NAVI’s determined comeback effort through the Lower Brackets.
Virtus.pro’s consistent high-level play and tactical superiority led them to decisively conquer NAVI and claim the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals title.
This event showcased Virtus.pro's dominance and resilience, affirming their status among the top EMEA teams in competitive Marvel gaming.