Valorant launches with new agent, map and mode
Riot’s free-to-play shooter also gets two launch trailers
Valorant’s launch day patch introduces a new agent, map and mode to Riot Games’ FPS.
Mexican agent Reyna is the latest addition to the 5v5 character-based tactical shooter, while Sage, Omen, Phoenix, Raze and Jett have been given a number of buffs and nerfs.
New game mode Spike Rush aims to deliver “a fresh and more hectic flavor of Valorant” featuring shorter matches.
Ascent is a new map set in Italy featuring a large, open middle area that both teams can fight over, while Split’s mid chokepoint has been restructured.
Riot says the patch also contains improvements to hit registration and targets framerate drops some players have been experiencing.
“The devil’s in the details, but know that getting performance where we want for all players is an ongoing process we hope to nail down in the next few patches.”
The firm revealed it was working on a competitive shooter, codenamed Project A, in October 2019, before officially unveiling Valorant this March.
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