Paper Rex have done it again. The Southeast Asian powerhouse have claimed the Radiant International Invitational 2025 title, defeating Gen.G 3-1 in the Grand Final and securing back to back championships at the international VALORANT event.

We are your #VALORANTRII Champions!

GGWP Gen.G, we will see you again next year 👊🏻

Abyss: 5-13
Split: 13-5
Haven: 13-3
Bind: 13-9

Thank you to the fans for your support!

WGAMING will be back for #VCTPacific 2026. pic.twitter.com/jpp2E8Cmcn

— Paper Rex (@pprxteam) December 21, 2025

It caps off a strong end to the year for Paper Rex, who continue to look every bit a world class contender heading into the 2026 season.

A stacked international field

The Radiant International Invitational brought together six teams from across three VCT regions, giving fans an early look at how new 2026 rosters are shaping up.

Representing China were FunPlus Phoenix, Nova Esports, and Bilibili Gaming. The Pacific League featured Paper Rex and Gen.G, while G2 Esports represented the Americas.

For Paper Rex, the event was also notable for the debut of new signing Adrian Jiggs Reyes, better known as invy, following the departure of PatMen.

A shaky group stage start

The tournament opened with a round robin group stage, where each team played four matches, with the top four advancing to playoffs.

Gen.G emerged as the clear standout early on, finishing the group stage undefeated at 4-0, with their closest contest coming against Paper Rex. FunPlus Phoenix followed closely behind at 3-1, fuelled by the return of sScary, picking up surprise wins over both Paper Rex and G2.

Paper Rex’s own group stage was far from smooth. A convincing win over Nova Esports was followed by narrow losses to FPX and Gen.G, leaving fans wondering how quickly the new lineup would gel. A crucial win over Bilibili Gaming saw PRX finish 2-2, just enough to scrape into the playoffs alongside G2.

Playoffs ignite Paper Rex’s run

The playoffs used a gauntlet style bracket, with Gen.G seeded directly into the Grand Final, FPX placed into the semifinal, and Paper Rex facing G2 in the quarterfinal.

Paper Rex opened their playoff campaign by once again getting the better of G2, their third victory over the North American side this year. The first two maps were tightly contested 13-10 affairs, before PRX completely took over on the decider, with Wang Jing Jie Jinggg putting on a dominant Phoenix performance.

Momentum carried straight into the semifinal rematch against FPX. This time there was no upset, as Paper Rex swept the series 2-0, with strong showings from Jinggg and Jason Susanto forsaken. While invy was quieter statistically, he still posted a respectable 18/14/10 KDA across the series.

Grand Final revenge against Gen.G

The Grand Final set up a familiar rivalry. For more than a year, Gen.G had consistently had Paper Rex’s number, winning all six of their previous meetings. That trend looked set to continue early, as Gen.G convincingly took the opening map on Abyss.

From there, however, the series swung decisively. Paper Rex hit back with a dominant 13-5 win on Split, before completely taking control on Haven. A blistering 9-0 start left Gen.G scrambling, and PRX closed the map 13-3 with ruthless efficiency.

Bind threatened to be closer, with a 7-5 first half in Paper Rex’s favour, but once rifles came online, PRX surged ahead to seal the map 13-9 and the championship.

At the heart of it all was Khalish Rusyaidee d4v41. Outstanding on Chamber throughout the event, he finished the Grand Final with 65 kills across four maps and was deservedly named tournament MVP, repeating his feat from Paper Rex’s 2024 victory.

Your Radiant International Invitational 2025 MVP: d4v41! pic.twitter.com/bIMXQDqUIZ

— VALO2ASIA (@VALO2ASIA) December 21, 2025

Eyes already on 2026

With another international trophy secured, Paper Rex’s form looks as sharp as ever. The team appear to have lost none of their edge from a successful 2025 season, and with VCT Kickoff just a month away, expectations around the squad are sky high.

If this tournament is anything to go by, Paper Rex are once again ready to challenge the very best on the global stage.

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Paper Rex have done it again, the Singaporean powerhouse is officially the first team from VCT Pacific to qualify for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025. After a dominant series win over T1, PRX punched their ticket back to the international stage and showed once more why they’re one of the most exciting teams in the scene.

Paper Rex is officially the first #VCTPacific team to qualify for VALORANT Champions Paris pic.twitter.com/fMJYG8PqAv

— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) August 14, 2025

PRX vs T1 The Match That Sealed It

The clash happened in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 upper bracket semis, with Paper Rex walking in as heavy favourites. Their form throughout the group stage was strong, and with their Masters Toronto win still fresh, they carried plenty of momentum.

T1, on the other hand, had already battled their way past Rex Regum Qeon in the quarters, but when it came time to face PRX, the difference was clear.

On Sunset, T1 tried to gain ground early, but PRX’s trademark aggression and coordination proved too much. Jinggg’s Raze was untouchable, featuring in nearly every kill, while something quietly ticked past the 2,000 career kill milestone.

Moving to Bind, it was more of the same. PRX never let T1 settle, dominating the map from start to finish. By the end, the sweep was complete, and Paper Rex had officially locked their spot at Champions Paris.

Track by track, win after win. @pprxteam are looking UNSTOPPABLE here in #VCTPacific. pic.twitter.com/VPEKjH3tAz

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) August 14, 2025

Reactions From the Team

Veteran player Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee summed up the win:

“It feels good. I think it’s been a while since we qualified for Champions convincingly. I’m really proud of the boys.”

Coach Alexandre “alecks” Sallé added that qualifying early gives the team valuable breathing room:

“The most important thing is we have more time to work on visas and work on our game.”

What’s Next for Paper Rex?

The win secures Paper Rex a place alongside international giants like G2 Esports, Fnatic, and Sentinels, with 12 more spots still up for grabs across other regions.

But PRX’s work in the Pacific isn’t over yet. They now face TALON in the Stage 2 upper bracket final, with a chance to cement themselves as the region’s undisputed best.

Considering this squad already lifted their first-ever international trophy earlier this year in Toronto, they’re entering Paris as one of the most in-form rosters in the world. If they keep this level up, there’s every chance Paper Rex could make a deep run on the biggest stage VALORANT has to offer.

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