Shay Robson
❘ Published: 2023-02-20T18:11:25
❘ Updated: 2023-02-20T18:11:33
Valorant’s next agent is on the horizon. While Riot’s Agent 22 is yet to be officially revealed, here’s everything we know about the upcoming character.
The roster of Valorant agents continues to grow at a rapid pace. While the first-person shooter started with just 10 agents, today players have a variety of options to choose from.
It hasn’t been long since Harbor arrived in Episode 5 – which was certainly a breath of fresh air for players. However, the Indian water-wielding agent was a bit “underwhelming” according to the pros, and now many are looking to what’s in store next.
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With that in mind, here’s everything we know about Valorant’s next agent, Agent 22, including a possible release date.
Valorant Agent 22: rumours, leaks and teasers
Not much is known about the next agent of Valorant. According to prominent leaker ValorLeaks, a new agent currently in development is codenamed SmokeDancer.
While codenames don’t usually mean much, the name does suggest that the next agent might have the ability to counter smoke or other abilities that block a line of sight.
Additionally, Riot developer John “MEMEMEMEME” Gosciki’s latest State of the Agents update gave the community a sneak peek at what’s in store for players in 2023.
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According to developers, fans should expect a total of three new agents this year. Among other things, Riot has announced that we will at least get a new Initiator and Sentinel. However, they would not reveal what class the third agent will fall into.
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The State of the Agents update also gave fans a subtle teaser. As usual, the next agent’s foot was revealed. While there’s obviously not much to do, it looks like Agent 22 might arrive with a companion by her side.
When will the next Valorant agent be released?
The Agent 22 release date has not been officially confirmed by Riot. However, deviating from the usual release schedule, Agent 22 was supposed to be released in Episode 6, Act 3, which is expected to start at the end of April.
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While that sounds like a while, it’s worth noting that the developers may release the new agent sooner as they progress with development.
However, we’ll just have to be patient and see what Riot has up their sleeves.
So that’s all we know so far about the upcoming Agent 22 in Valorant. Be sure to check out our other Valorant guides to stay ahead of the competition:
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