VALORANT’s Newest Knife Revealed, But There’s a Catch
The latest knife in VALORANT has been unveiled by leaker ‘VALORANTUpdated’ today, and it’s absolutely incredible. However, there’s a major catch—it’s only available in China. Unfortunately, players from other regions won’t be able to purchase it, which is sure to disappoint many.
The Kitana: A Stunning Melee Weapon
Dubbed the Kitana, this melee weapon features a long handle with a red blade. What makes it even more impressive is its unique visual progression. It transforms into a flame-covered fan and then undergoes a breathtaking “Chroma” upgrade, with purple flames engulfing it.
The knife is expected to be released on Wednesday, July 12, alongside the highly anticipated Chinese launch of Riot Games’ tactical hero shooter.
An Exceptional Weapon at an Unbeatable Price
Not only does this China-exclusive VALORANT weapon stand out due to its tiers and stunning appearance, but it will also be the most affordable non-Battle Pass melee weapon in the game’s history. According to Kingdom Laboratories, it will be priced at only 100VP, making it significantly cheaper than any other knife available.
Opening Up VALORANT to China
Until now, Chinese players have been unable to enjoy VALORANT due to government restrictions. However, in December of last year, the game was added to a list of approved domestic and international video game titles for release in 2023 in China.
As part of this VALORANT release in China, a highly requested feature will be introduced—the client will provide a recording feature to help analyze gameplay. However, it appears that this feature will also be exclusive to China for the time being.
Hopes for a Global Release
Although there are workarounds for the lack of a replay feature, there is still hope that Riot will eventually bring this feature to players worldwide. It took Riot seven years to release a replay mode for League of Legends, after all.
For now, non-Chinese VALORANT gamers will have to wait for the replay feature and, more importantly, for the availability of this cheap, exclusive, and special new knife.
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