One of the best aspects of Valorant, the new and popular first-person shooter for PC, is the unique abilities that each character possesses. The Agents' abilities are what set Valorant apart from CS:GO, a game it is often compared to. The balanced gameplay, thanks to unique movesets for each Agent, has created a wonderful experience. And now, two unreleased Agents and some of their abilities have been leaked.
At the launch of Valorant, there were 11 Agents, which is more than enough to successfully mix up the gameplay. The round-based FPS has impressed, thanks to a successful beta campaign and competent launch. But the Agents are what help set the game apart, providing depth and character to the competitive shooter.
Twitter user @ValorantExpress has started making a name for themselves by datamining Valorant and collecting information on unreleased and potential upcoming content. In the case of a most recent series of tweets, @ValorantExpress has uncovered ability information and even audio for an unrelated Agent named Shatter, and another named Crusader.
According to the tweet, sound files for Shatter reveal that the Agent has cloning abilities, which would certainly be interesting in the single life game. It is possible that Shatter would create decoys, much like Mirage from Apex Legends, and just imagining that ability in Valorant would certainly be an intriguing way to shake up gameplay.
Crusader would be less of trickster and more of an all-out offensive character, according to the leak. Crusader would have the ability to throw explosive grenades. Players who master Raze in Valorant could perhaps pick up Crusader as another similar option. That being said, Crusader also apparently has a shield ability that blocks incoming damage, which would be useful for plants and defuses.
Riot Games, the developer of the online shooter, has expressed that more Agents are on the way for Valorant. Fans will be happy to learn that each new Agent will add to the experience with unique abilities and playstyles. What is unknown at the time is whether Shatter and Crusader will be a part of the upcoming Agents, or whether they were canned during development.
Valorant is available now on PC