Anna and Andy from the VALORANT team talked about exciting news and plans for the famous game in a video update from the middle of the year. Since Episode 6 came out, the community has shown a huge amount of love and support.
Players have liked the new stuff, from the addition of the agent Lotus to the popular Swiftplay mode. People were happy that Fnatic won at Lock//In, and Gekko and his animals have become popular. Players could also try out their skills and interact with the community during the Premier Open Beta.
The video showed that a new Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode is in the works and will be released in Episode 7. This fast-paced mode will have tactical gunplay, a wide range of weapons, and new maps designed just for TDM. It’s an exciting feature that will make the gameplay experience even more exciting.
Significant changes to the progression in Episode 7 were also mentioned by the VALORANT team. Players can anticipate a new method of unlocking accessories from previous battle passes that they may have missed. Also, the way of unlocking agents and items in their contracts will be changed.
The team plans to talk about these changes in more depth soon, giving fans a better idea of what to expect.
Another highlight of the update was VALORANT‘s growth into new areas. The game will soon launch in China, and the team is working hard to make sure that Chinese players have the best experience possible. This expansion shows that the game is getting more famous and trying to reach more people.
There are also some exciting events coming up. Fans are still interested in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), and the Masters tournament is coming up soon.
Twelve of the best teams in the world will compete for glory in Tokyo. A grand finale in Los Angeles will mark the end of the year and crown a winner. Fans can look forward to fierce racing and some surprises along the way.
To mark the fact that VALORANT has been around for three years, the team revealed that two new agents will join in 2023.
Later in the year, a new duelist will be added after a sentinel with immobilisation abilities has been introduced. The gameplay will be given new dynamics, and the community will remain interested, thanks to these changes.
The mid-year update for VALORANT showed that there are some exciting plans for the game. With the new TDM mode, changes to progression, expansions into new regions, and planned events, the second half of 2023 is ure to be exciting.
