VALORANT Early Access Test Reveals Potential Agent and Weapon Price Changes
A recent Early Access test build of VALORANT has unveiled possible updates to agents and weapon prices in the game. These changes may impact the gameplay experience for players.
Weapon price adjustments have been made across various categories including sidearms, SMGs, shotguns, rifles, sniper rifles, and machine guns. Some weapons have seen decreases or increases in their prices.
Notable changes in weapon prices include the Stinger, which has been reduced from 1,100 to 950 creds. The cost of the Operator has also been decreased from 5,000 to 4,700 creds. On the other hand, the Judge has seen an increase in price from 1,600 to 1,850 creds. Other weapons such as the Shorty, Frenzy, Bucky, Bulldog, Guardian, Marshal, and Aries have also undergone changes in their prices.
Furthermore, almost every agent in the game has been buffed or nerfed to balance their abilities. Astra, Brimstone, Phoenix, Reyna, Viper, and Yoru have received minor nerfs with increased costs for their abilities. For example, Reyna’s ability cost has gone up from 50 creds to a maximum of 200 creds for Raze.
However, some agents have undergone significant changes. Jett’s Cloudburst and Updraft abilities have increased in cost, and her Blade Storm ultimate now requires an additional point. Omen’s Shrouded Step ability has also become more expensive, while his Paranoia ability has seen a reduction in cost. Omen’s Dark Cover ability now regenerates after 40 seconds and has an extra cost for the second charge.
Skye and Sova have also experienced adjustments to their abilities, with changes in costs and cooldown times.
Agent Sage’s Slow Orb and ultimate have seen increased costs, while Breach’s Aftershock and Flashpoint abilities have become more expensive with additional functionalities. Sage’s Resurrection ultimate now requires eight points, whereas previously it required seven points.
These changes are subject to further modifications before the release of Episode Three, Act One on Tuesday, June 22.
Weapon Price Changes
Sidearms:
– Shorty: Reduced from 200 to 150 creds
– Frenzy: Reduced from 500 to 450 creds
SMGs:
– Stinger: Reduced from 1,110 to 950 creds
Shotguns:
– Bucky: Reduced from 900 to 850 creds
– Judge: Increased from 1,600 to 1,850 creds
Rifles:
– Bulldog: Reduced from 2,100 to 2,050 creds
– Guardian: Reduced from 2,400 to 2,250 creds
Sniper rifles:
– Marshal: Reduced from 1,000 to 950 creds
– Operator: Reduced from 5,000 to 4,700 creds
Machine guns:
– Aries: Reduced from 1,600 to 1,550 creds
Agent Changes
Astra:
– Astral Form: Reduced cost to 150 creds and starting stars decreased from two to one
Breach:
– Aftershock: Increased cost to 200 creds and changed from one large shock to three small burst shocks
– Flashpoint: Increased cost to 250 creds and reduced charges from three to two
Brimstone:
– Incendiary: Increased cost to 250 creds
Cypher:
– Neural Theft: Reduced ultimate points from seven to six
Jett:
– Cloudburst: Increased cost to 200 creds
– Updraft: Increased cost to 150 creds
– Tailwind: Cannot dash through Cypher’s tripwires anymore
– Bladestorm: Increased ultimate points from six to seven
Omen:
– Shrouded Step: Increased cost to 150 creds
– Paranoia: Reduced cost to 300 creds
– Dark Cover: Changed from two free smokes to one free smoke, with the second smoke costing 100 creds. Smokes regenerate after 40 seconds.
Phoenix:
– Curveball: Increased cost to 250 creds
Raze:
– Boom Bot: Increased cost to 400 creds
– Showstopper: Increased ultimate cost from seven to eight points
Reyna:
– Leer: Increased cost to 250 creds
Sage:
– Slow Orb: Increased cost to 200 creds
– Resurrection: Increased ultimate points from seven to eight
Skye:
– Trailblazer: Increased cost to 250 creds
– Guiding Light: Increased cost to 150 creds, reduced charges from three to two, and flashes regenerate after 40 seconds
Sova:
– Owl Drone: Increased cost to 400 creds
– Shock Bolt: Increased cost to 150 creds
– Hunter’s Fury: Increased ultimate points from seven to eight
Viper:
– Snakebite: Increased cost to 200 creds
Yoru:
– Bladestorm: Increased cost to 250 creds
These changes aim to balance the gameplay experience and create a fair environment for all players. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to follow us on YouTube for more esports news and analysis.
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