New teasers emerge for upcoming Valorant Duelist

During the VCT LOCK//IN event, Riot Games announced their plans to introduce three distinct Valorant Agents in 2023. Gekko was introduced in patch 6.04, and Deadlock made her entrance in Episode 7 Act 1. As we approach the conclusion of 2023, it's evident that Riot Games is adhering to its commitment by preparing to introduce a new Duelist at the outset of Episode 7 Act 3.

Riot Games often collaborates with content creators to provide early glimpses of upcoming in-game content. This strategic partnership allows content creators to use their influence to generate excitement among the player base. Riot Games organized a PR session where they invited content creators to preview Agent 24, the upcoming addition to the game.

In this article, we will explore the insights shared by Jollztv, who has been particularly active in teasing details about the upcoming Duelist.

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PR initiated for the upcoming Valorant Agent

PR for Valorant's upcoming Agent 24 has commenced, with creators receiving promotional materials from Riot. These promotional materials include jackets and badges, teasing the abilities of the upcoming Agent. Notably, popular content creator Jollz received these promotional items, and they featured four ability icons embossed on them. The jacket also had the same four abilities printed on it.

This development has generated excitement and anticipation among the community as it provides a sneak peek into the abilities and design of the upcoming Duelist. However, for detailed information about these abilities, players will need to await the official reveal or further announcements from Riot Games.

Bulletproof player card and merchandise (Image via Riot Games & Jollztv)

It appears that there is speculation about recently teased promotional material related to Agent 24. One of the four icons in the teasers resembles the Bulletproof player card found in Tier 50 of Episode 7 Act 2's Battlepass. Player cards from Valorant's seasonal Battlepasses have historically hinted at upcoming content in Valorant, such as Agent abilities and color schemes, maps, or events.

In this case, the Bulletproof player card could hint at one of the four abilities of Agent 24. It could also suggest a color scheme for the Agent consisting of violet, black, white, and red.

Lore about the hourglass symbol (Image via Riot Games & Jollztv)

The speculations about the "hourglass" symbol in Valorant's lore and its connection to Omen's past are intriguing. The souvenir or badge given to content creators, featuring two inverted triangles in an hourglass-like shape, aligns with recent lore elements in the game.

In the lore, Killjoy has detected jamming technology at the Kingdom site near the Sunset map, and Omen is trying to remember a symbol related to an hourglass. Given the badge's symbol resembles an hourglass, it's plausible that this badge is the symbol Omen is struggling to recall.

Please note that this speculation is based on the available information and the hints in the game's lore, and the true connection may be revealed in future updates or events.

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What we know about Valorant's Agent 24 so far

Data miners have showcased a teaser for Valorant's upcoming Agent codenamed "Architect," sparking speculation about the Agent's portal-based abilities. A recently leaked audio teaser suggests controlled portal activation, possibly linked to Architect's abilities.

The Bulletproof player card mentioned earlier showcases an image of a portal, suggesting that Architect may have the power to create shields resembling portals. Riot Games has also installed a unique in-game teaser on the Sunset map, featuring a violet polygon reminiscent of teleportation abilities found in the game.

Valorant's lore takes a darker turn in Episode 7 with an explosion near a specialized portal in Los Angeles on the Sunset map, hinting at Architect's portal-controlling abilities. Leaked game files include materials that indicate the presence of "trails," kaleidoscopic shapes inside portals, and a pink-colored "marker energy."

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When can we expect the next Valorant Duelist to show up?

Historically, Riot Games has adhered to the practice of introducing a player card as a teaser for new in-game content in the following Act update.

Given that the "Bulletproof" player card has been directly associated with Agent 24, it is reasonable to expect our new Duelist to arrive at the beginning of Episode 7 Act 3 on October 31/November 1, 2023, with the timings depending on the player's region.