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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| June 2, 2020 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Shooter, Multiplayer | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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Free-to-Play |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Riot Games | Riot Games |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 10 (5v5 Multiplayer) | ESRB Teen PEGI 16 |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 30-40 Minutes (per game) | Yes (Console Only) |
| Official Website | Official Website for Valorant |
Valorant Latest News
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⚫︎ Valorant on Unreal Engine 5 Allows for New Playable Experiences
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Valorant Overview
Valorant is a 5v5 multiplayer action hero shooter developed by Riot Games. It was originally released on June 2, 2020 for Windows through Riot Game's proprietary launcher. The game was later ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in June 2024, although cross-play between PC and console versions is not supported.
Taking inspiration from popular shooter titles like Overwatch and Counter-Strike, Valorant combines the distinct abilities of heroes with highly technical gunplay and point-based objectives. This creates a dynamic 5v5 multiplayer experience where tactical gameplay blends with iconic characters, ultimate abilities, and an in-game gun shop available between rounds.
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Valorant Gameplay
Valorant's core gameplay revolves around its fast-paced, skill-driven gunplay and the unique abilities of its iconic heroes, known in-game as 'Agents.' Merging elements from traditional hero-shooters and more realistic shooting games like Counter-Strike, players have only one life per round across each game's 13 rounds. Winning requires completing objectives based on the game mode to secure more rounds than the opposing team.
Each agent is equipped with a set of abilities tailored to their role, whether it’s engaging enemies directly as a duelist, providing supportive fire or smoke as a controller, delivering critical information as an initiator, or guarding points and sightlines as a sentinel. Each agent also has a unique ultimate ability that charges by collecting Ultimate Orbs scattered around the map, which contribute to the ultimate charge.
What sets Valorant apart from other multiplayer shooters are its high stakes. With only one life per round, gameplay becomes faster and more strategic; a single headshot or duel can shift the balance of power and lead to point capture. The lack of respawns or agent changes mid-game emphasizes specialization over adaptability, contrasting with other titles like Overwatch, which allows hero swapping.
Valorant Announcement Trailer
Valorant Official Launch Trailer
Valorant Trivia
⚫︎ Omen, one of Valorant's playable agents, is among the game's most mysterious characters, having several previous aliases, as revealed by Fade's various character dossiers. Among other names, Omen used to be called John, Fred, Marcus, and Dimitri.
⚫︎ Fade's dossiers also shed some light on Phoenix's past, revealing that he burned down his school when he was younger. The reason for this incident remains unknown, but it's assumed it resulted from his lack of control over his powers.
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