Riot Games unveils first teaser for new agent in Valorant

The official announcement of the new character is scheduled for the final day of Valorant Champions 2024. As all fans eagerly await this event, Riot Games continues to build anticipation by releasing new teasers for the upcoming agent.

Yesterday, a brief teaser video was posted on Valorant’s official social media channels, styled as a “BREAKING NEWS” format. In the video, the Korean police are seen cordoning off a store, which the new agent is likely to have visited. This is evident from the distinctive spikes, which will be the primary weapon of the upcoming character. Although the teaser doesn’t reveal much else, it does confirm that the new agent is currently in Korea, where the Valorant World Championship is taking place.

What is Known About the 26th Agent in Valorant

The first mentions of the new character, aside from the online teasers, were discovered on the new map Abyss. On one of the stone towers, a closed chamber was found, where the silhouette of the agent could be seen. Later, after another update, the chamber doors were found broken, and inside, a pedestal made of silver spikes was discovered, which directly hints at the agent's abilities. There is no official confirmation of the agent’s role yet, but most users speculate that the agent will be an Initiator. Additionally, it was recently confirmed that the new agent will be female, with the codename Silver Thumb.

Valorant Community’s Reaction

As always, players are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new character, as it will bring many interesting changes to the game’s meta. Although the Valorant community hasn't shared any specific insights, both regular players and esports organizations have been repeating the phrase “New Agent” in the comments, eagerly awaiting her release. It’s worth noting that professional players are closer to the new character than anyone else, as her official announcement is set for the grand final of Valorant Champions 2024, which will take place on the 25th, just 5 days away.

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Remember, there are only a few days left until the new agent is released, meaning Riot Games will be regularly publishing new teasers. Keep following our portal to learn more about the new character.