Valorant

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 is an upcoming tactical shooter game developed and published by Riot Games. It was announced on October 15, 2019 under the codename Project A (short for Project Ares), then it was officially revealed as Valorant on March 2, 2020. Closed beta begins on April 7th, 2020 in EU and NA regions. It is currently set for a Summer 2020 release date for Microsoft Windows.
It is noteworthy for being the company's first game not set within the .Project A websiteOfficial Valorant SiteValorant Closed Beta Date
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==Lore==
Valorant takes place on a version of in the near future following an event known as . This event spans the entire globe, leading to big transformations to life, technology, and how governments operate. However, select people across the globe start to gain abilities stemming from this massive event. These gifted individuals are called .
In response to First Light, a shadow organization founds the , which pulls together from all over the world. These Agents consist of Radiants and other individuals equipped with Radiant technology. Due to the backstories of these characters, the Valorant team features interesting dynamics as the individuals not only sometimes know each other, but they also come from a wide spectrum of backgrounds ranging from crime to the military.
==Description==
Valorant is a 5v5 precise tactical shooter with a lethal cast of characters, set on a near-future Earth. In Valorant, abilities create unique opportunities for your gunplay to shine.Project A site 
==Gameplay==
===Technical Features===
* 128-tick servers.
* At least 30 frames per second on most computers with minimal specifications and 60 to 144 FPS on modern gaming rigs.
* A global spread of datacenters aimed at <35ms for players in major cities around the world
* A well developed netcode.
* Anti-cheat service on launch day.
===Game Modes and Maps===
Currently there are 4 maps planned for the release of the game. Additional maps are planned to be released during the games life cycle.
===Agents===
Valorant is a tactical shooter to its core. But unlike some games in the genre, it’s also got a cast of characters, called Agents, each with their own personalities and abilities. So while shooting may be the most important skill in Valorant, knowing how to use your Agent to their full potential is a close second.
During a preview event for the new shooter, Riot Games showed Polygon some of Valorant’s Agents, along with a look of exactly what their abilities will do. When Valorant launches this summer, Riot is aiming for an initial roster of 12 playable characters.Gameinformer - Valorant Preview
Each character has four abilities: one Signature Abilities they get for free every round, two that they have to buy (but they’ll keep over multiple rounds until they’re used up), and one ultimate ability that has to be charged by getting kills. Players can also buy two types of shields: Light Shields and Heavy Shields.Polygon - Valorant Agent Abilities
;Original Agent Roster
==Trivia==
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* The name "Valorant" closely resembles the name of the fictional continent of Valoran from the universe and the location known as Valoran City from the universe of the .
* Omen shares their name with a League of Legends champion.
** Cypher and Viper's designs might have been inspired by the cancelled League of Legends champions and respectively.
* Cypher wears clothing that has a symbol that resembles the crest of .
* Sage wears clothing that has a symbol that resembles the crest of .
* A easter egg can be found on one of the maps. 
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==Media==
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Project A Riot’s Tactical FPS Announcement Riot Pls 10th Anniversary Edition - League of Legends|
All 8 Valorant Heroes Explained with Gameplay (Project A, Valorant Abilities )|
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Valorant Teaser 01.jpg|Valorant Teaser
Valorant Cover 01.jpg|Valorant Cover 1 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
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Valorant Cover 03.jpg|Valorant Cover 3 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
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Valorant Cover 05.jpg|Valorant Cover 5 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Valorant Cover 06.jpg|Valorant Cover 6 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Valorant Cover 07.jpg|Valorant Cover 7 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
Valorant Cover 08.jpg|Valorant Cover 8 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
Valorant Cover 09.jpg|Valorant Cover 9 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
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Valorant Closed Beta Promo 01.jpg|Valorant Closed Beta Promo (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Cypher Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Cypher Concept 1
Cyther Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Cypher Concept 2
Jett Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Jett Concept 1
Jett Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Jett Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Phoenix Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Phoenix Concept 1
Phoenix Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Phoenix Concept 2
Phoenix Valorant Concept 03.jpg|Phoenix Concept 3
Phoenix Valorant Concept 04.jpg|Phoenix Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Sage Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Sage Concept 1
Sage Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Sage Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
Sage Valorant Concept 03.jpg|Sage Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
Sage Valorant Concept 04.jpg|Sage Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
Sova Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Sova Concept 1
Sova Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Sova Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Sova Valorant Concept 03.jpg|Sova Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Suke 'hugehugesword' Su)
Viper Valorant Concept 01.jpg|Viper Concept 1
Viper Valorant Concept 02.jpg|Viper Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Atey Ghailan)
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==See Also==
Category:Valorant
Category:Games