The VALORANT developers have released more information about Agent 23. We explain what is already known about him now.
VALORANT is getting another new agent. After the release of the last character Gekko, the developers now gave a little insight into Agent 23.
Abilities of Agent 23
In a video about the rest of the plans of the VALORANT developers in 2023, a little was already revealed about the upcoming agent. It is said to be a Sentinel that leaves enemies “rooted to the spot” and pulls them in for a “closer inspection”.
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The latest on Team Deathmatch, updates to the progression system, and a lethal new Sentinel-let’s catch up on what’s next for VALORANT in 2023. pic.twitter.com/rLeUzvgzQ0
– VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) June 5, 2023
Not much else is revealed in the video and the room for interpretation leaves a lot open. The ability kit could include a root, for example. Also, there could be an ability that reveals information (such as cooldowns) about the enemies or moves them involuntarily.
Traitorous Waffles
A picture of Agent 23’s presumed workplace suggests that he too – like Killjoy, Raze and co – relies on the help of tech gadgets.
The blue device is reminiscent of the “Death Trap” player card from the last Battlepass. It’s customary for Riot to hide a teaser of the upcoming agent in this one.
Next Agent Teaser – VALORANT pic.twitter.com/QaBrNFhke1
– Mike – Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) June 5, 2023
But a very different detail has the community in a speculative mood.
In addition to the tools, a coffee cup and a plate with waffles can be seen on the table. According to the community, the heart-shaped waffles originated in Scandinavia. The brown topping could be “Brunost”, a sweet cheese that originates from Norway.
It’s time for VALORANT ✨Food Lore✨
I thought the situation in the new agent’s trailer was two stroopwafel for Netherlands but it seems like it’s a heart-shaped waffle, that’s very Scandinavian
All recent lore has mentioned Norway so I agree with all the Norwegian agent theory pic.twitter.com/Wk6vVxTAq6
– uberchain (@uberchain) June 5, 2023
Further references to the origin
The Night Market also condenses these clues. For its design is reminiscent of the Northern Lights. In addition, Jett talks in a message on the PBE server about a Kingdom project that is to take place in Norway
This lines up with where the story is going too, as Kingdom’s next destination for Project Landfall is in Norway. and the Night Market’s teaser also features Northern Lights which do occur in some Norwegian cities too! pic.twitter.com/Oijz4Ifvtc
– Strawberry7 (@Strawberry79) June 5, 2023
Possible Teaser at VCT Masters
Riot likes to tease the next VALORANT agent at Esport events. So it was with both Fade and Gekko.
Next up is the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 and Riot may well reveal more about Agent 23 during the finals.
New maps, team deathmatch and legacy shop
More exciting changes to VALORANT were announced in the developer video. Starting with Episode 7 (end of June), the Team Deathmatch mode will be introduced. There will be special maps for this mode.
In addition, there is to be the possibility of unlocking missed accessories from past Battlepasses. And the manner of agent contracts has also been revised. As the last agent in 2023, a Duelist is to join the VALORANT roster at the end of the year.
