Riot Games has made a subtle change to the UI in VALORANT Patch 7.08, indicating that new agents will be added to the game in the future. The agent select screen now has three rows of nine agents, leaving room for upcoming additions. This change suggests that VALORANT may eventually have a total of 27 agents or more.
While the exact number of agents is yet to be determined, Riot has followed a consistent release schedule, introducing three agents per year. The number of agents released per Episode has decreased over time, with two in Episodes Two, Three, and Four, and one in Episodes Five and Six. However, Episode Seven will feature two new agents, including a highly anticipated duelist with potentially game-changing abilities.
Some players have expressed concerns about the growing number of agents and its impact on gameplay. Riot’s release schedule helps prevent players from feeling overwhelmed, but the long-term accumulation of agents could become an issue. With a pool of agents rivaling games like Rainbow Six Siege and League of Legends, Riot will need to carefully manage the selection to maintain balance and avoid overwhelming players.
Despite these concerns, VALORANT players can look forward to the introduction of several new agents in the coming year. The game’s evolving roster of agents promises exciting gameplay possibilities and continued updates to keep the experience fresh.
Source: DOTESPORTS
