Virtus.pro have been invited to compete at EPICENTER 2017, the event's organisers have revealed.

The Polish giants are the fourth team confirmed for the event, joining the previously invited trio of SK, Gambit and Astralis.

Virtus.pro were the losing finalists of last year's EPICENTER event, which saw dignitas, now known as North, earn the grand prize of $250,000 after a highly-contested final that went to all three maps.

Virtus.pro came second at least year's EPICENTER event

EPICENTER 2017 will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from October 23-29, with the playoffs being held at the Yubileyny Sports Palace. A total of $500,000 will be on offer in the tournament, which will feature ten teams - two of which will be determined by an on-site wildcard stage featuring the winners of regional qualifiers.

FaZe are expected to be confirmed as a participating team soon after their logo was briefly shown last week in a video teaser promoting the event.

The team list for EPICENTER 2017 currently looks as follows:

SK Astralis Gambit Virtus.pro Invite Invite Invite Invite Invite Invite Invite Invite Qualifier Qualifier Qualifier

Qualifier