The VALORANT builders have launched extra details about Agent 23. We clarify what’s already identified about him now.
VALORANT is getting one other new agent. After the discharge of the final character Gekko, the builders now gave a bit of perception into Agent 23.
Skills of Agent 23
In a video about the remainder of the plans of the VALORANT builders in 2023, a bit of was already revealed concerning the upcoming agent. It’s stated to be a Sentinel that leaves enemies “rooted to the spot” and pulls them in for a “nearer inspection”.
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The most recent on Crew Deathmatch, updates to the development system, and a deadly new Sentinel-let’s compensate for what’s subsequent for VALORANT in 2023. pic.twitter.com/rLeUzvgzQ0
– VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) June 5, 2023
Not a lot else is revealed within the video and the room for interpretation leaves rather a lot open. The power package might embody a root, for instance. Additionally, there might be a capability that reveals data (corresponding to cooldowns) concerning the enemies or strikes them involuntarily.
Traitorous Waffles
An image of Agent 23’s presumed office means that he too – like Killjoy, Raze and co – depends on the assistance of tech devices.
The blue gadget is paying homage to the “Demise Entice” participant card from the final Battlepass. It’s customary for Riot to cover a teaser of the upcoming agent on this one.
Subsequent Agent Teaser – VALORANT pic.twitter.com/QaBrNFhke1
– Mike – Valorant Leaks & Information (@ValorLeaks) June 5, 2023
However a really completely different element has the group in a speculative temper.
Along with the instruments, a espresso cup and a plate with waffles could be seen on the desk. In accordance with the group, the heart-shaped waffles originated in Scandinavia. The brown topping might be “Brunost”, a candy cheese that originates from Norway.
It’s time for VALORANT ✨Meals Lore✨
I believed the state of affairs within the new agent’s trailer was two stroopwafel for Netherlands however it looks as if it’s a heart-shaped waffle, that’s very Scandinavian
All latest lore has talked about Norway so I agree with all of the Norwegian agent idea pic.twitter.com/Wk6vVxTAq6
– uberchain (@uberchain) June 5, 2023
Additional references to the origin
The Night time Market additionally condenses these clues. For its design is paying homage to the Northern Lights. As well as, Jett talks in a message on the PBE server a few Kingdom venture that’s to happen in Norway
This strains up with the place the story goes too, as Kingdom’s subsequent vacation spot for Venture Landfall is in Norway. and the Night time Market’s teaser additionally options Northern Lights which do happen in some Norwegian cities too! pic.twitter.com/Oijz4Ifvtc
– Strawberry7 (@Strawberry79) June 5, 2023
Doable Teaser at VCT Masters
Riot likes to tease the subsequent VALORANT agent at Esport occasions. So it was with each Fade and Gekko.
Subsequent up is the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 and Riot might effectively reveal extra about Agent 23 through the finals.
New maps, staff deathmatch and legacy store
Extra thrilling modifications to VALORANT had been introduced within the developer video. Beginning with Episode 7 (finish of June), the Crew Deathmatch mode will likely be launched. There will likely be particular maps for this mode.
As well as, there may be to be the potential of unlocking missed equipment from previous Battlepasses. And the way of agent contracts has additionally been revised. Because the final agent in 2023, a Duelist is to hitch the VALORANT roster on the finish of the yr.
