Virtus.pro Wins Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals
Virtus.pro claimed victory at the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals during DreamHack Atlanta, triumphing over Natus Vincere with a 4–1 score. Representing the EMEA region, the team earned $320,000 (£243,480) for their win.
Tournament Overview
After the Group Stage, eight teams advanced to a double-elimination format to contest a spot in the Grand Finals. REJECT and DarkZero were the first to fall after losses in the Lower Bracket. Citadel Gaming and ChopperMag followed suit after being defeated in the Quarterfinals.
Path to the Finals
In the Lower Bracket Semi-finals, Natus Vincere (NAVI) dominated 100 Thieves—the Ignite Stage 2 Americas champions—with a decisive 3–1 victory. They then advanced to beat FlyQuest 3–1 in the Upper Bracket Finals to meet Virtus.pro in the Grand Finals.
Virtus.pro’s Performance
Virtus.pro entered the finals as one of the heavy favourites following a flawless 5–0 Group Stage record. Their momentum continued throughout the Playoffs, where they had already bested Natus Vincere 2–0 in an earlier round.
“After clawing its way through the Lower Brackets, NAVI were hungry for revenge. However, Virtus.pro proved to be the stronger team in the end.”
Summary
Virtus.pro’s commanding performance at DreamHack Atlanta solidifies their status as a dominant force in competitive Marvel Rivals.
Author’s summary: Virtus.pro conquered the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals with a consistent display of skill, marking a defining moment in their 2025 competitive season.