Viper from VALORANT Gets VTuber Makeover and Receives Positive Reviews from Fans
Fans of VALORANT now have the opportunity to see one of their favorite characters, Viper, in the form of a VTuber. Reddit user wilula showcased their own version of Viper as a model for VTubers and it quickly gained positive reviews from fans.
VTubers, or virtual YouTubers, are content creators who use digital avatars instead of appearing as themselves. This trend has become extremely popular, with VTubers on YouTube and Twitch amassing a large number of followers. They can create their own unique personas or utilize pre-made models available online.
Wilula shared their VTuber version of Viper on the VALORANT subreddit, showcasing the possibilities in the VTuber space.
This isn’t the first time a VTuber model inspired by VALORANT characters has been shared online. Artist azuyani has created well-received free models of Viper, Killjoy, Jett, and Sage. She also has a waiting list for VTuber model commissions on her website.
Furthermore, there are already streamers using these models during VALORANT matches. For example, the popular Argentima Twitch channel, with almost 50,000 followers, regularly features streamer playing as Viper using the VTuber model. However, she doesn’t exclusively play as Viper.
As of now, there haven’t been any instances of copyright infringement involving the use or creation of VTuber models based on existing game characters. It remains to be seen if Riot or other companies will take action in such cases, as there hasn’t been widespread distribution or sharing of these models.
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