Just after the dawn of the new year, VALORANT has released yet another agent, bringing Yoru to the game as the 14th playable character in the five vs five tactical shooter. Read more about Yoru's abilities and gameplay here:
VALORANT is getting a new patch, tackling a few quality of life issues and bringing together a stronger identity for the Guardian. The patch goes live Thursday, and the game will be down for maintenance briefly. Learn more about the new patch here:
Riot Games teased new VALORANT Agent, Reyna, who carries the motto, "Desafía los límites" or "Defy the limits." Find information about Reyna's abilities and hints of the new map here:
With a combination of makeup, costume work and digital alterations, she has taken her cosplay to the next level.
"Right now we like what this character can bring to the game and with some adjustments and the community adapting to these adjustments overall it will be a great thing”
Cosplayers Peyton Riley and Glory Lamothe have brought agents Viper and Jett to life through the art of costume making.
If you've got your eyes on a VALORANT beta code, but you still don't know who you want to play, check out this guide for Sage, one of the more supportive agents. If you have a tactical mind, but slow fingers, Sage is a great agent to start with. Watch our Agent rundown to see more on how Sage is best utilized:
If you love shotguns, do I have an agent for you. Meet Viper, the green gas throwing, shotgun loving, Controller agent in Riot Games' newest game, VALORANT. If you don't like getting sniped from acros
Perhaps the most famous and well anticipated agent in VALORANT so far is none other than Jett, the most selfish and flashy of the current agents available at Closed Beta launch. Learn how each of her abilities work, but also the ways in which using them can actually hinder your performance. A strong Jett player can Ace the enemy team, but a weaker one will just make themselves look silly as they fumble around with her combos as they try to navigate around a fight.
Whereas some agents have confusing class titles - like Cypher, a Sentinel (what does that even mean, you know?) - Breach does exactly what his class says he does: He hits W and blasts his way forward. He's THE Initiator. Learn more about how to conjure the depths of the Earth to defeat your foes here:
He's the John Snowden of the Wild Wild West - Cypher! Take a look into Cypher's abilities with us, and learn how to bolster your team's efforts. Set up tripwires and cameras to ensure nobody sneaks by unnoticed. See more on his gameplay here:
Though the beta hasn't even started yet, Phoenix has garnered a lot of attention over the last couple weeks. Phoenix is flashy, Phoenix is bold. Packing Ekko's ult, a wall of fire, and a whole lot of hurt, it's no wonder Phoenix draws so much attention. Learn more about the Duelist here:
Riot Games has announced its closed beta for VALORANT coming soon, so you'll need to prepare. Take a look at Brimstone, one of the game's Controllers - a more supportive class to assist allies and make space for engagement. Find a video detailing his kit and overall goals in combat here:
