After the release of Iso in Patch 7.09, Riot Games is already gearing up for the launch of its next agent, Agent 25, in Valorant. This new agent, speculated to be a controller, has generated significant excitement within the Valorant community. Here's what we know about this upcoming agent so far.
Unveiling at Valorant Masters Madrid 2024
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 is on the horizon, and players are eagerly anticipating what it will bring. Riot Games recently announced that the newest agent will be unveiled at the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Masters Madrid 2024. Scheduled for March 24, the final match of the tournament will showcase the introduction of Agent 25.
Look familiar? It shouldn’t.
— VALORANT (@VALORANT) March 4, 2024
We’re revealing a new Agent during the final match at VCT Masters Madrid. Turn up and watch it live on March 24. pic.twitter.com/7YqRxEVe7H
Name & Speculated Abilities
According to reliable leakers and dataminers in the Valorant community, the upcoming agent is named "Clove." Additionally, leaked voice lines suggest that Clove may possess a revive ability, although details remain speculative. This ability is rumored to be a self-revive mechanic, similar to Phoenix's Ultimate, offering a unique twist compared to Sage's revival capabilities.
While Clove's self-revive ability hints at their potential role as a controller, further details about their kit and gameplay mechanics are yet to be revealed by Riot Games. However, it's anticipated that more information will be disclosed during the official unveiling at Valorant Masters Madrid 2024.
This will be the name of our upcoming Controller.
— Mike | Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) March 8, 2024
Role & Release Window
Clove is speculated to be categorized as a new "Controller" agent, joining the ranks of other controller agents in Valorant. If confirmed, Clove will be the sixth controller in the game, alongside Brimstone, Viper, Omen, Astra, and Harbor.
As for the release window, Clove is expected to debut during Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 in March 2024, aligning with Riot Games' ongoing content rollout for the game.
As anticipation builds within the Valorant community, players eagerly await the official introduction of Clove and the exciting gameplay experiences they will bring to the tactical shooter.