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At the VCT LOCK//IN event, Riot Games unveiled their intentions to bring three unique Valorant Agents into the game in 2023. Patch 6.04 marked the debut of Gekko, while Episode 7 Act 1 welcomed Deadlock. As fans near the end of this year, it is clear that Riot Games is staying true to its promise and is gearing up to introduce a new Duelist right at the beginning of Episode 7 Act 3.
The developer has released a teaser video for the upcoming Duelist Agent. This article will delve into the speculation surrounding this brief 10-second clip, shedding light on what fans can expect from this highly anticipated addition to Valorant.
Teaser #4 for Valorant's upcoming Duelist ISO
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Riot Games has unveiled the fourth teaser for ISO, the soon-to-be-released Agent 24. In this teaser, Cypher is prominently featured, actively engaged in the process of scouting the latest Duelist set to join the Valorant Protocol. While maintaining an air of caution, Cypher is observed briefing Omen, hinting at potential connections to Omen's enigmatic history.
The fascinating speculations around Omen's past in Valorant's lore and its possible connection to an "hourglass" symbol are engaging. Riot Games presented a badge-like souvenir to content creators during a discreet PR event. The badge features a design with two inverted triangles forming an hourglass-like shape, which aligns seamlessly with recent advancements in the game's narrative.
In-game lore developments have also shown Killjoy identifying an hourglass-shaped jamming technology near the Kingdom site on the Sunset map. Upon this discovery, Omen makes an effort to recall a similar hourglass symbol. Considering that the symbol on the badge resembles an hourglass, it's reasonable to infer that this badge is the symbol Omen is grappling to remember.
Teaser #3 for Valorant's upcoming Duelist ISO
The third teaser showcases an interesting moment where Phoenix, known for his flamboyant personality, surprisingly acknowledges the remarkable accuracy of Agent 24. As the teaser unfolds, it reveals an image featuring Pea Noodles, also known as Chongqing Xiaomian in China. These carefully chosen elements are integrated to underscore the forthcoming Agent's deep connection to Chinese culture.
In the first teaser video, Riot Games featured the Mandarin symbol "木," which represents a tree subtly in the background. Also, Riot Games has recently published their 'State of the Agents' blog, in which they unveiled details about Agent 24. Notably, the blog hinted at the new Agent's ethnicity by showcasing him enjoying Chinese cuisine, a common method Riot Games uses to tease the cultural background of upcoming characters.
Teaser #2 for Valorant's upcoming Duelist ISO
Sage, who serves as the second-in-command of the Valorant Protocol, has received a message from Cypher regarding the shooting skills of Agent 24. The members of the Valorant Protocol are eagerly anticipating the arrival of this sharpshooting Duelist. In response, Reyna makes a sarcastic remark, stating that the sheer force with which she hits their target is still unmatched. Neon chimes in with a keen observation, noting that the shooter in the video doesn't miss a single shot.
Teaser #1 for Valorant's upcoming Duelist ISO
In the clip, a Classic pistol can be seen resting on a table in front of the target, further adding to the enigma surrounding this new Agent. The recent teaser welcomes speculations about the fresh character and their unique skill set, which might involve temporal effects on targets.
The key highlight in this video is a three-stage sequence of bullet impacts, each with distinct characteristics. In the first stage, the bullet travels at high speed, hits the target, and induces a time-slowing effect. However, it exits quickly.
The second impact sees a similar fast-traveling bullet and target hit but without the time slowdown. But the bullet makes its exit in slow motion. Finally, the third impact is akin to the second, with no time alteration, and the bullet swiftly exits the target.
Valorant's teasers have also provided interesting visual hints, like Agent 24 indulging in a Chinese delicacy. The Mandarin symbol "木," meaning tree, can be seen in the backdrop of the new teaser video. This is to further highlight the upcoming Agent's Chinese background.
Cypher is known for his involvement in introducing new Agents into the Valorant protocol, according to the lore. He has hinted at something intriguing on the horizon. The caption of the teaser video released by Valorant mentions that he found something interesting.
A recent email was also found in the practice range sent by Cypher to Brimstone, which mentions his contact with a hitman as they plot to rescue a group of missing scientists.
More teasers for upcoming Duelist ISO in Valorant
The Valorant community is abuzz with speculations about the potential arrival of a new Agent code-named "Architect." Dataminers have been at the forefront of uncovering hints and audio files related to this mysterious character, leading players to ponder over the Agent's abilities and lore.
Ana Donlon — the SVP of Riot Games — has added to the intrigue by mentioning a "bang" in an interview, an audio file associated with "Architect" indeed features a distinctive sound.
There's also a hint provided through a player card named "Bulletproof" in the current Battlepass, suggesting that "Architect" may have the ability to create shield-like portals. Additionally, an in-game teaser on the Sunset map showcases a violet polygon resembling a portal, reminiscent of teleportation abilities seen with other Agents like Omen and Yoru.
Valorant's lore took a darker turn with an explosion near a specialized portal at the Sunset Map in Los Angeles, raising questions about the potential connection between this incident and "Architect." If this unit indeed possesses the ability to control portals, it could significantly impact the game dynamics by introducing interactive portals across various maps.
Some leaked in-game files hint at the presence of "trails" — kaleidoscopic shapes within portals — and a pink-colored ray referred to as "marker energy." This has further fueled curiosity among players.
Riot Games recently organized a PR session where content creators received promotional materials, including jackets and badges with four ability icons embossed on them. This hints at the Duelist's abilities.
Additionally, there is speculation based on in-game content that one of the aforementioned icons may be related to the Bulletproof player card from Valorant's Battlepass. This possibly hints at one of Agent 24's abilities and a color scheme of violet, black, white, and red.
As the community eagerly awaits official information on "Architect" and their role in the game, it remains to be seen how these speculations will play out and whether this new Agent will indeed reshape this title's gameplay experience.
