Just after the dawn of the new year, VALORANT has released yet another agent, bringing Yoru to the game as the 14th playable character in the five vs five tactical shooter. Read more about Yoru's abilities and gameplay here:
A few weeks ago we announced the first official Riot Games-produced VALORANT tournament, First Strike. Now, here's how we'll go from two NA qualifiers to the top 8 teams battling for their share of the $100K prize pool, and the title as first First Strike champion. The competition will begin on October 26 with our first open, 128-team
Just a month after the game's official launch, Riot Games has launched their first set of merchandise for their new tactical shooter, VALORANT. Get a look at this fancy windbreaker here:
Three weeks after the game's official launch, VALORANT's ranked mode finally went live. So get ready to find out where in the ladder you stand, but make sure to play a warm up game before you do! Radiant awaits, but so does Iron.
Riot Game's VALORANT has had incredible hype throughout its Closed Beta. However, despite peaking at over 1.7 million viewers, the game has fallen to an average of just 40,000 viewers today. Read more on the reasons behind its decline in viewership, along with possible ways it can return to the top.
Riot Games announced their new tactical shooter, VALORANT, will launch on June 2nd globally. Despite the restrictions, they've been impressed with the Closed Beta and feel confident in their launch date. Read what will be featured in the launch here.
With VALORANT solidified in its popularity, game devs and designers have begun to explain more of their processes for creating different aspects of their universe. Specifically, how did they decide on these weapons and skins, how do they balance them, and how to they limit pay-to-win features? Read more here:
Riot Games launched their VALORANT Closed Beta about a month ago, but not everyone can get a Key, so Riot Games just announced a small reward to those who are participating in their Twitch partnership - a unique player card available at the game's full release for all those watching these Twitch streams.
Riot Games is confident in Vanguard, their VALORANT anti-cheat system. So confident, in fact, that they're offering up to $100,000 if someone can crack it and reproduce a legitimate security concern. Learn more on how Riot Games is protecting its VALORANT players' security and data here:
If you love shotguns, do I have an agent for you. Meet Viper, the green gas throwing, shotgun loving, Controller agent in Riot Games' newest game, VALORANT. If you don't like getting sniped from acros
Perhaps the most famous and well anticipated agent in VALORANT so far is none other than Jett, the most selfish and flashy of the current agents available at Closed Beta launch. Learn how each of her abilities work, but also the ways in which using them can actually hinder your performance. A strong Jett player can Ace the enemy team, but a weaker one will just make themselves look silly as they fumble around with her combos as they try to navigate around a fight.
He's the John Snowden of the Wild Wild West - Cypher! Take a look into Cypher's abilities with us, and learn how to bolster your team's efforts. Set up tripwires and cameras to ensure nobody sneaks by unnoticed. See more on his gameplay here:
During VALORANT's gameplay capture weekend, among the hundreds of pro players, streamers, and Riot's own playtesters stood the lowly media folks struggling to survive. If you're mid to low elo - like most of us are - then this gameplay is for you! See what a more regular game of VALORANT looks like, for those of us who don't get paid to play the game.
Riot Games has announced its closed beta for VALORANT coming soon, so you'll need to prepare. Take a look at Brimstone, one of the game's Controllers - a more supportive class to assist allies and make space for engagement. Find a video detailing his kit and overall goals in combat here:
Riot Games announced VALORANT will begin a closed beta April 7th in collaboration with Twitch. Next Tuesday, players will be able to gain access to the beta by watching select Twitch streams, following similar steps as their original closed beta for Legends of Runeterra, Riot's competitive card game. Read more on the beta and how to gain access here:
After retiring from CS:GO last week and claiming he wanted to focus his career on upcoming Riot Games FPS, VALORANT, swag changed his name to Brax, and signs with T1. Read the story here:
