Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Valorant Agent 24, including the expected release date, role, speculated origin, codename, and ability leaks.
Expected Release Date for Valorant Agent 24
Riot Games has officially confirmed that Agent 24 will join the Valorant roster before the year 2023 draws to a close. However, the exact release date remains shrouded in secrecy. Many in the Valorant community speculate that the new agent might make their debut with the commencement of Act 3 for Episode 7.
Confirmed Role
According to the developers, Agent 24 in Valorant will be a Duelist. This role confirmation is significant as it marks the return of a Duelist character after a two-year hiatus since the introduction of Neon in January 2022.
In the meantime, four other Agents were added to the game, two Initiators, a Sentinel, and a Controller. With Agent 24 being the seventh Duelist for Valorant, players can anticipate a thrilling and aggressive gameplay style.
Teasers
Riot Games has been teasing the Valorant community with intriguing hints about Agent 24. In a blog post, they shared an image of a Chinese hotpot with duck blood, considered a luxury food in China. This has led many fans to speculate that Agent 24 may have a Chinese origin, especially since Valorant was officially released in China on July 12. The lore surrounding Agent 24 intertwines Chinese culture, cuisine, and the region’s growing presence in the esports scene, particularly in the VCT.
Codename
Leaked information includes the codename “Hyperfocus” and a card named “Bulletproof,” which are speculated to be related to the Agent’s abilities. The community has been actively dissecting every possible theory and potential ability associated with these terms. The cryptic teasers and leaks have become a canvas for imaginative theories and potential strategies that might come into play once Agent 24 steps into the arena.
Regardless of what Agent 24’s abilities are, it is clear that they are going to be a force to be reckoned with in Valorant. With the game’s current meta being so heavily focused on duelists, Agent 24 is sure to shake things up.
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