A 2020 free-to-play tactical first-person shooter by Riot Games combining Counter-Strike-style round-based objectives with hero abilities.
Origin
Riot Games announced Valorant in 2020 and ran a closed beta through Twitch drops that drew record viewership. The game blends Counter-Strike’s bomb-defusal pacing with playable “Agents,” each having distinct abilities.
Gameplay
Two teams of five attack or defend bomb sites. Weapon recoil patterns must be learned, while agent abilities like smokes, flashes, and traps can shape rounds without overshadowing aim.
Legacy
Valorant rapidly became a major esport with the Valorant Champions Tour and franchised regional leagues. Its anti-cheat system, controversially intrusive, became a recurring conversation topic in PC security.
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