The developer appears to be strongly focused on the competitive audience, which means we’ll likely see a big esports push should Valorant garner an audience. Riot already operates one of the biggest games in the world with the decade-old strategy title League of Legends, so the potential for Valorant is clear, particularly as it looks to carve its own niche in an already popular genre. Valorant is a game for bold strategists who dare to make the unexpected play, because if it wins, it works.” The game is expected to launch this summer, likely in a beta form on PC.
“Everyone’s got guns and a unique set of abilities, so how do you beat someone with the speed of wind? Use your own moves to outplay them and beat them to the shot. “Imagine this: tactical shooter meets hypernatural powers,” the official site explains. Illustrations by Alex Castro / The Verge “It only makes sense to do something if we’re confident that we can elevate the experience for players.” - Riot co-founder Marc Merrill on the developer’s new slate of games
