Riot Games drops official first look at Fade, Valorant’s new initiator
Reyna, is that you?
Riot Games has finally given us an official first look atFade, Valorant’s terrifying new initiator. The surprise reveal came just beforeDRXandZeta Divisionclashed in the lower bracket atVCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik 2022.
Details aboutAgent 20have been teased and leaked for weeks now, and players canfeel the effects of her abilitiesif they venture down to Brimstone’s office beneath the practice range.
Fade is expected to have a morelocalized information-gathering kit, including atotem abilitysimilar to Skye’s Trailblazer that allows her to hunt and track down enemies. In addition, patch 4.07 also hinted at abilities that will allow her to nearsight or blind enemies.
Fade’s gameplay and cinematic debut will drop on April 24
The upcoming initiator will also likely have the ability to track enemies via the trails they leave behind, introducing a brand new reconnaissance mechanic to Riot’s shooter.
“Fade is the last person you want to find in the dark. But you’ll want to see where this trail leads,”teasedRiot.
More details will come during the grand final ofVCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik 2022on April 24, when Riot will drop gameplay footage and a cinematic trailer.
The spooky agent should arrive in Episode 4 Act III, which goes live on April 26.
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