Valorant fans are buzzing with excitement as Riot Games has officially confirmed the arrival of a new agent in the near future. While details about this mysterious ‘Agent 24’ remain scarce, it’s safe to assume that their unique abilities could potentially have a significant impact on the game’s current meta. In this article, we’ll delve into what kind of abilities might be introduced to help balance the Valorant meta with the arrival of this new agent.
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Valorant New Duelist ‘Agent 24’ Coming Soon
In a recent ‘State of the Agents’ update from Riot Games, Valorant players received some tantalizing information about the next agent on the horizon.
- This new agent is set to be a Duelist, slated for release later this year.
- John Goscicki, Valorant’s character producer, dropped hints that the upcoming agent would bring a twist that no one could have anticipated in Valorant.
At the beginning of Valorant Episode 7, Riot Games promised to introduce two new agents and a map in 2023. While one of these agents is Deadlock, the other is the eagerly awaited Duelist.
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Upon release, this new agent will become the seventh Duelist to join the expanding roster of agents in Valorant. It’s worth noting that Neon was the last Duelist to grace the game’s roster back in January 2022.
With this exciting announcement, fans are left pondering the skills and abilities that Agent 24 will bring to the battlefield. Though not confirmed, there are hints about what these abilities might entail. Let’s explore these hints first.
Agent 24 Skill Hint in Sunset Map
Eagle-eyed players starting a match on the new Sunset map may have noticed a peculiar hint that likely points toward the new agent.
- During the first round, a mysterious purple octagonal object appears in front of the garage on the defender’s site.
- This object displays a platform-like structure, the purpose of which remains unknown.
Fans have been busy speculating on the nature of this object. Could it be a teleporter? A shield barrier? Or perhaps even a trampoline? The possibilities are intriguing, adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming agent’s arrival.
Anticipating Abilities to Balance the Meta
As we eagerly await the arrival of the new agent, it’s normal to wonder how their abilities might impact the current meta in Valorant. Let’s explore some insights into what kind of abilities the new Duelist should possess to maintain balance:
1. Crowd Control Concussion
Many Duelist agents, including Reyna, Phoenix, and Yoru, possess flash abilities. These flashes can be quite annoying to deal with. Therefore, it would be wise for Agent 24 to introduce a new dynamic by focusing on crowd control, similar to Neon.
Neon is the only Duelist with the ability to concuss enemies. Expanding on this concept and giving the new agent the power to concuss opponents could bring a refreshing balance to the roster.
2. High Mobility Jumping Movement
In Valorant, Raze is currently the sole contender for very fast jumping movement. Considering the significant nerf Jett recently received, introducing a high-mobility jumping movement ability for Agent 24 would be a welcome addition.
Imagine a new jumping movement system akin to Octane’s Launch Pad in Apex Legends, offering rapid movement while maintaining predictability. This would provide players with fresh options for traversing the battlefield.
2. Self-sustain Abilities
At present, Reyna is the only Duelist capable of self-healing. Adding another agent with a vampiric ability akin to Reyna’s might be excessive (one Reyna is terrifying enough). However, granting Agent 24 a different form of self-sustaining ability, such as secondary armor, could introduce a unique dimension to the Duelist role.
This secondary armor could position Agent 24 as a Duelist who excels at absorbing damage, a characteristic not currently found in any other Duelist agent.
Valorant players can’t wait to see how Agent 24 will shake up the game with their abilities. While we can only speculate at this point, the possibilities for refreshing the game’s meta seem promising. Keep an eye out for more updates as we eagerly await the official reveal of Agent 24 and their game-changing skills.
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