Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, has announced a new first-person shooter game called Valorant, set to launch on June 2, 2020, on PC. The game involves two teams of five players engaging in tactical battles, with each player choosing a unique agent with special abilities and weapons. Valorant also includes elements of counter-strike and hero-based shooter gameplay. Riot Games plans to make Valorant an esports-focused game due to its competitive nature and tactical gameplay. The game’s release is highly anticipated by the gaming community, and it will be available for free-to-play with microtransactions for cosmetic items.
Riot Games announces new multiplayer game, Valorant
Introduction
Riot Games, the developer of the popular multiplayer game League of Legends, has announced a new first-person shooter game called Valorant.
Gameplay
Valorant is a competitive multiplayer game where two teams of five players go head-to-head in tactical battles. Each player chooses a unique agent with special abilities and weapons to battle against the opposing team. The game combines elements of counter-strike with hero-based shooter gameplay.
Release Date
Valorant will launch on June 2, 2020, and will be available to play on PC. Riot Games has stated that the game will be free-to-play with microtransactions available for cosmetic items.
Beta Testing
Valorant has already gone through a closed beta testing phase, where only a select group of players were given access to the game. The beta testing allowed Riot Games to test the game’s servers and gather feedback from players to improve the game before its official release.
Esports
Riot Games has already made a name for itself in the esports community with its popular game League of Legends. The company has stated that it plans on making Valorant an esports-focused game. The game’s competitive nature and tactical gameplay make it a perfect candidate for esports.
Conclusion
Valorant is set to shake up the first-person shooter genre with its tactical gameplay and hero-based shooter mechanics. The game’s release is highly anticipated in the gaming community, and Riot Games is sure to make a splash in the esports community with this new title.