As anticipation builds for the official reveal of Valorant’s next agent, we’ve gathered all the information available to give you a comprehensive look at who she might be and what she could bring to the game. From release dates to teasers, in-game lore, and potential abilities, here’s everything you need to know.
Release Date and Role Speculation
The new agent is set to be officially unveiled on August 23rd, just before the Valorant Champions tournament begins. Following the reveal, she is expected to be released in the next ACT, likely around August 28th or 29th, depending on your time zone.
As for her role, there’s strong speculation that she will be an Initiator, with an 80% likelihood, and a 20% chance of being a Sentinel. This guess is based on a recent tweet from one of the League accounts, which suggests she might be an Initiator, although it’s not officially confirmed yet. However, the odds heavily favor her being an aggressive, utility-based Initiator.
Early Teasers: Cryogenic Containment and Metal Flowers
The first hint of this agent appeared at the end of a cinematic accompanying the release of Abyss. The scene featured a cryogenic containment unit struck by a stray bullet, awakening the figure inside. This figure, as we later learned, is likely the new agent.
Interestingly, in one of the rooms on Abyss, a metallic flower was being studied, accompanied by text reading “prisoner sample.” This detail connects the flower to the agent, suggesting she was held captive and experimented on.
The Flower and Vines: Clues in the Battle Pass and Beyond
Riot Games often teases new agents through player cards in the battle pass, and this time was no different. The “In Bloom” player card prominently features the metal flower and vines, which have been consistently present in recent Valorant content, including graphics for the Valorant Champions event, loading screens, and even the night market theme.
These vines are likely tied to the agent’s abilities, hinting that they might play a crucial role in her gameplay mechanics.
Lore Connections: Omen, Rav Ors, and Possible Origins
Omen appears to have a significant connection to this new agent. A player card titled “Lost and Found” shows Omen reaching out to the flower, implying that he might find answers about his identity and past through her. The agent seems to have been involved in some sort of experiment, possibly related to Omen’s shadow form, which was a result of a Radiant Knight incident involving Viper.
Further hints come from the growing importance of Rav Ors, creatures affected by Radiant Knight. These creatures have been featured in the game, including a bear fought by Deadlock in the “Unmade” cinematic. It’s speculated that the new agent might have some connection to a Rav Or, given the emphasis on Flora and the mysterious Z-35 entity that can disguise itself as plants.
Cryptic Hints and Potential Abilities
The developers have dropped cryptic hints about the new agent. In a recent update video, they mentioned, “Don’t chase something you aren’t prepared to catch,” which likely ties into the agent’s aggressive and possibly cosmic nature. This hint, combined with the recent teaser of vines crawling across the ground, suggests that her abilities might focus on immobilizing and damaging enemies.
If she is indeed an Initiator, her gameplay could revolve around flushing enemies out of cover without revealing their exact location, much like Breach. This aggressive playstyle would align with her lore as a vengeful, powerful entity.
Final Teasers: Jet’s Voicemail and Deadlock’s Email
Jet’s voicemail provided a chilling glimpse into the power of the new agent. Describing the aftermath of her escape, Jet notes the brutal and efficient way the agent is mastering her abilities. This suggests that the agent might be relatively new to her powers, possibly due to her cryogenic confinement or experiments involving Radiant Knight or Rav Ors.
An email from Deadlock in the latest patch adds further details, indicating that the agent’s metal plants are produced by her and are incredibly durable. The email also hints that she was kept in check using extreme cold, which may have been her only weakness.
Whether this agent was a person experimented on or an otherworldly being with immense Radiant Knight power remains to be seen, but it’s clear that she will have a profound impact on the game’s lore and gameplay.
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