VALORANT Celebrates Three Years with a Sneak Preview of Upcoming Content
This June, VALORANT marked its third anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, the developers shared a glimpse of what players can expect for the rest of the year. Among the highlights is the introduction of two new agents, with the first one potentially arriving as early as the end of June.
The lead developer, Anna Donlon, confirmed in a preview post on June 5 that two new agents will be introduced in 2023. The first agent belongs to the sentinel class and has been described as “deadly.” There is a possibility that this agent will be released at the start of Episode Seven, which is scheduled for the end of June.
While there is limited information available about this new agent, it is speculated that it might be referred to as “Agent 23” since the previous agent was named Gekko, designated as “Agent 22.” Fans of VALORANT have been engaging fervently in speculation despite the lack of concrete details.
Here are some key details that are known so far about Agent 23, the upcoming sentinel agent in VALORANT.
Agent 23: What to Expect from the New VALORANT Agent in 2023
According to the preview post, the sentinel agent is described as someone who can immobilize opponents and draw them closer. Additionally, a teaser image has been revealed, showing the agent interacting with one of their gadgets.
Several noteworthy details can be observed in this image, including a device resembling the “Death Trap” player card in the current battle pass. The agent’s gadget appears to incorporate a spool of blue string, reminiscent of fishing wire. This has led to speculation that the agent’s ability may involve hooking and pulling enemies towards the device.
Regarding the agent’s background, some hypotheses have been drawn from the image. The waffles shown have been identified as Scandinavian heart-shaped waffles with a Norwegian cheese called brunost on top. Recent lore entries have also mentioned Norway, and fishing has historically been a significant part of the Norwegian economy.
More details about the new VALORANT agent, including their name, release date, origin, and abilities, are expected to be revealed in the near future.
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