Valorant 2026 update adds Bandit sidearm, Breeze rework, MMR overhaul, and new all-random showdown mode

Riot Games has outlined a sweeping 2026 season update for Valorant, detailing changes to competitive systems, new gameplay content, and additions to the game’s esport structure. The roadmap centers on ...
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Valorant is switching to Unreal Engine 5 and finally adding replays

A new Valorant map launches later this month, followed by the Unreal 5 upgrade in July and replays in September. A new Valorant map launches later this month, followed by the Unreal 5 upgrade in July ...
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After Five Years ‘Valorant’ Finally Gets Replays, But There’s A Catch

Only five years after launch, Valorant is finally getting replays, with the latest set of patch notes signalling the arrival of the most requested feature by fans. However, while you will be able to ...
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Valorant is finally getting the thing we've been asking for since day one

I can happily admit that sometimes, I'm really good at Valorant, and other times, I am absolute horseshit. I've gotten aces on pistol round and used Neon's lighting to decimate enemy teams, before ...
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New ‘Valorant’ Agent Waylay Has A Ridiculous Double Dash Ability

Riot Games has revealed Waylay, the newest Valorant agent, along with her abilities, which include a double dash that already looks like the strongest movement ability in the game. Waylay is the 28th ...