Unleash Your Skills in Valorant: Master the Game!
Valorant is a free-to-play, team-based first-person tactical hero shooter video game developed and published by Riot Games. Released on June 2, 2020, for Windows, it was later ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in June 2024.
Gameplay
The game features 5v5 matches where one team attacks and the other defends. Players choose from a roster of characters called "Agents," each with unique abilities. The main game mode, similar to Counter-Strike's Defuse mode, involves the attacking team attempting to plant and detonate a bomb called a "spike," while the defending team tries to prevent this.
Key aspects of Valorant include:
- Rounds last 100 seconds, with 30 seconds for buying weapons and abilities at the start
- Matches consist of 25 rounds, with the first team to win 13 rounds winning the match
- Players can purchase weapons and abilities using an in-game economic system
- As of February 2024, the game offers 26 agents to choose from
Development and Esports
Valorant's development began in 2014, with the goal of making tactical shooters more accessible to new players while also attracting a large competitive scene. The game has an active esports scene, with Riot Games running the highest tier of Valorant Esports.
The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is the main competitive circuit, consisting of:
- Champions: The world championship
- Masters: International mid-season competitions
- International Leagues: Regional qualifiers for Masters and Champions
Valorant has quickly risen to prominence in the esports world, with a growing competitive scene and regular tournaments.