{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3fd30f18a38acd3346cc89ae","clusterId":"c_6ca727b491b588e46a0bd856","slug":"qt-dig-wins-vcj-2026-split-2-secures-vct-pacific-play-ins-spot","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"QT DIG∞ Wins VCJ 2026 Split 2, Secures VCT Pacific Play-Ins Spot","summary":"QT DIG∞ won the VCJ 2026 Split 2 Season Finals on July 26, defeating the previously undefeated REJECT in a best-of-five series that went to the final map. The victory earned QT DIG∞ a ticket to the VCT Pacific Play-ins, which serve as a qualifier for the VALORANT Champions tournament. In post-match interviews published by ASCII.jp, QT DIG∞ players Yuran and KIPPEI discussed the finals and their outlook. Yuran said the team entered the final round with an atmosphere of 'We're going to win today' and reset their mindset with a '0-0' approach when the score was tied 10-10. He noted that facing his former teammate Dep on REJECT made him want to 'crush him without respect' and that winning felt like proving something. KIPPEI said the team's mindset was to 'enjoy it' and that a timeout helped stop REJECT's momentum. Both players emphasized that QT DIG∞ enters the Play-ins as underdogs from Tier 2 and want to prove Japanese teams are strong. The VCT Pacific Play-ins run from August 13 to August 23.","whyItMatters":"QT DIG∞'s win marks a rare case of a Tier 2 Japanese team defeating a dominant Tier 1 opponent in a domestic final, setting up a Play-ins run where they aim to challenge the international perception of Japan's VALORANT strength.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eQT DIG∞ claimed their first VCJ championship at the offline tournament held July 25-26. The finals against REJECT, who had gone undefeated through the season, required all five maps and reached a 10-10 tie on the decider before QT DIG∞ pulled ahead. Yuran, who previously played alongside REJECT\u0026#39;s Dep, said he was cautious of his former teammate\u0026#39;s strength but approached the match with an aggressive mindset. KIPPEI, 18, credited the team\u0026#39;s academy system and coaching staff for his development. Both players stressed that QT DIG∞, as a Tier 2 team, faces higher-tier opponents at the VCT Pacific Play-ins and wants to show that Japanese teams can compete globally. The Play-ins are scheduled for August 13-23 and lead into Champions.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"QT DIG∞ beat the undefeated REJECT on the final map. Their Play-ins path starts as Tier 2 underdogs, a position Yuran said makes proving Japan's strength personal.","twitterPost":"QT DIG∞ beat the undefeated REJECT on map five. Yuran wanted to crush his former teammate Dep. The Play-ins start August 13.","threadsPost":"QT DIG∞ took down the undefeated REJECT in a five-map grand final. Yuran, facing his former teammate Dep, said he wanted to 'crush him without respect.' The win sends QT DIG∞ to VCT Pacific Play-ins as Tier 2 underdogs. Yuran sees it as a chance to prove Japanese teams are strong.","newsletterBlurb":"QT DIG∞ defeated previously undefeated REJECT in the VCJ 2026 Split 2 Season Finals, winning their first championship and a spot in the VCT Pacific Play-ins. Players Yuran and KIPPEI shared their thoughts on the series and their goals for the international stage.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422478/?rss\",\"title\":\"Interview with QT DIG∞'s Yuran: \\\"Savoring the joy while proving the strength of the Japanese team\\\"\"},{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422499/?rss\",\"title\":\"QT DIG∞'s KIPPEI Interview: \\\"I'm Happy We Can Still Continue with This Team\\\"\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":6416,"outputTokens":976,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1785161387,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T14:04:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-27T14:05:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-27T14:04:06.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_6ca727b491b588e46a0bd856","canonicalTitle":"QT DIG∞のYuran選手インタビュー「喜びを噛み締めつつ、日本チームの強さを証明する」","representativeArticleId":"a_ca9b3d7ac2ffdc1a06ec79ca","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Yuran\"],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-27T07:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-27T10:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-27T14:05:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422499/?rss","title":"QT DIG∞のKIPPEI選手インタビュー「このメンバーでまだ続けられるのがうれしい」"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["Yuran"],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["QT DIG∞ won the VCJ 2026 Split 2 Season Finals on July 26, defeating REJECT in a best-of-five series that went to the final map.","The victory secured QT DIG∞ a ticket to the VCT Pacific Play-ins, which run from August 13 to August 23 and qualify teams for Champions.","REJECT entered the finals undefeated throughout the season.","QT DIG∞ player Yuran said facing former teammate Dep on REJECT motivated him to 'crush him without respect.'","QT DIG∞ player KIPPEI said the team used a timeout during the 10-10 tie to stop REJECT's momentum."]}