Valorant is a tactical team-based first-person shooter (FPS) game developed and published by Riot Games, officially released on June 2, 2020, for the PC (Windows) platform. This game combines the classic Counter-Strike style of play with unique elements such as character abilities (Agents), creating strategic and competitive gameplay. Valorant was developed by Riot Games, a gaming company from the United States.
About the Developer: Riot Games
Riot Games Short Profile:
- Company Name: Riot Games
- Inc.Founded: 2006
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Founders: Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill
- Famous Games: League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra
Valorant and Riot Games’ Relationship
Riot Games was previously known for the League of Legends game, and Valorant is their first FPS project. With experience in managing competitive communities, Riot managed to make Valorant an instant global success, including holding an official tournament called the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT).
Here is a summary of Valorant
Genre and Gameplay
Valorant is a 5v5 tactical shooter, where one team is the Attacker and the other team is the Defender. The main missions are:
- Attacker: Plant the “Spike” (bomb).
- Defender: Prevent the planting or defuse the Spike
The game consists of 25 rounds, and the team that wins 13 rounds first is declared the winner.
Valorant and Riot Games’ Relationship
Riot Games was previously known for the League of Legends game, and Valorant is their first FPS project. With experience in managing competitive communities, Riot managed to make Valorant an instant global success, including holding an official tournament called the Champions Tour (VCT).
Key Features VALORANT
1. Characters (Agents) with Special Abilities
Each player chooses an Agent with unique abilities that are divided into four types:
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Duelist (front-line attacker)
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Initiator (offensive opener)
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Controller (area controller)
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Sentinel (defense/support).
These abilities create a wider variety of strategies than traditional FPS.
2. Weapons and Economy
Like CS: GO, it uses an economy system. Players purchase weapons, armor, and abilities at the start of a round with money earned based on performance. Weapon types include:
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Rifle (Vandal, Phantom)
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Sniper (Operator, Marshal)
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SMG, Shotgun, Sidearm, etc.
3. Map with Strategic Elements
Each map has a unique design, such as:
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Bind ā with teleporter
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Haven ā three bomb sites
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Split, Ascent, Icebox, Lotus, etc.
4. Game ModeĀ
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Unrated (Casual)
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Competitive (Ranked)
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Deathmatch
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Spike Rush
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Premier Mode (community tournament)
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Custom Game
5. Competitive and eSports
Ā has an active esports ecosystem through:
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Valorant Champions Tour (VCT)
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Regional and global tournaments
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Big organizations like Fnatic, Sentinels, Paper Rex, and Team Liquid participated
Popularity and Influence
- The game is very popular in Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.
- It has been praised for its server stability, aggressive anti-cheat (Vanguard), and balanced competitive gameplay.
- It has become one of the most dominant FPS games globally in a short period of time.
Quick Conclusion:
Suitable for players who like the combination of precision shooting and hero shooter character abilities. Supported by a competitive community and major eSports tournaments,Ā has become a new standard in the modern FPS genre.
FAQ
1. What is Valorant? It is a 5v5 team-based competitive first-person shooter (FPS) game with tactical elements and character (Agent) abilities, developed by Riot Games.
2. What platforms are available on? It is currently only available on PC (Windows). A mobile version is in development.
3. Is Valorant free to play?Ā is a free-to-play game. Players can play without paying, but there are in-game purchases for weapon skins, battle passes, and other cosmetic items.
