Valorant fans, get ready for the highly anticipated arrival of the 23rd agent in the game’s lineup! Codenamed “Cashew,” this upcoming agent is set to bring a fresh set of abilities and add excitement to the Valorant experience. In this article, we will delve into everything we know so far about Valorant Agent 23, including their role, origin, abilities, and the anticipated release date.
Valorant Agent 23 Cashew: Release Date and Speculations
The exact release date for Valorant Agent 23 has not been disclosed. However, following the pattern set by Gekko’s release during VCT LOCK//IN, it is speculated that Cashew might debut during the TEAM Deathmatch showmatch at the VCT Masters Tokyo Grand Finals, scheduled for June 24.
As for the release of Valorant Episode 7, which will include Agent 23, it is expected to arrive on June 27/28, with North America and South America receiving it a day earlier.
Valorant Agent 23 Cashew: Teaser
New Agent Teaser
And are those new map names? 👀
Looks to be a teaser for the new TDM game mode as well! pic.twitter.com/dnjrVewVyy— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) June 14, 2023
New Agent's Teaser #1 | #VALORANT
Drone is on the approach, but battery levels are critical. Still no signs of life. Going in on foot. -Sova out. pic.twitter.com/258JHmWN3T
— VALORANT Leaks & News (@VALORANTLeaksEN) June 19, 2023
Valorant Agent 23 Cashew: Agent Role and Origin
Following the release of Gekko, a recent Initiator agent, it is likely that Cashew will fulfill the role of either a Controller or a Sentinel. Given the lack of recent Sentinel additions, Cashew being a Sentinel seems plausible.
Additionally, a teaser image from Riot Games featuring a coffee cup and a heart-shaped waffle with brown cheese hints at a possible Norwegian origin for Agent 23.
It's time for VALORANT ✨Food Lore✨
I thought the situation in the new agent's trailer was two stroopwafel for Netherlands but it seems like it's a heart-shaped waffle, that's very Scandinavian
All recent lore has mentioned Norway so I agree with all the Norwegian agent theory pic.twitter.com/Wk6vVxTAq6
— uberchain (@uberchain) June 5, 2023
Valorant Agent 23 Cashew: Abilities
While official details about Cashew’s abilities are yet to be revealed, developers have provided a tantalizing hint, describing the agent as someone who can immobilize and draw opponents closer. This suggests that Cashew might be a trap-focused Sentinel, akin to Killjoy or Cypher. The accompanying image showcases Agent 23 working with various gadgets on a tabletop, reinforcing the idea that their abilities revolve around traps or trip devices. A Battle Pass card referencing a “death trap” device further supports this concept.
Valorant Agent 23, codenamed “Cashew,” is set to make their debut soon, bringing a new set of abilities to the game. Valorant fans should keep an eye out for the exciting reveal during the VCT Masters Tokyo Grand Finals showmatch and get ready to unlock Agent 23 in Valorant Episode 7, arriving at the end of June.
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