Valorant Episode 7 introduced several significant updates to enhance gameplay and player experience. Here’s an overview of the key changes:
1. New Agent: Deadlock
- Role: Sentinel
- Abilities: Deadlock utilizes advanced nanowire technology to control the battlefield, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities.
- Playstyle: She provides aggressive options to catch opponents off guard without requiring setup time.
- Release Date: June 27, 2023 Valorant
2. Team Deathmatch Mode
- Objective: A 5v5 mode where teams compete to reach 100 kills first.
- Features:
- Four timed stages
- No economy system
- Respawn every 1.5 seconds
- Purpose: Offers a casual and fun way to practice gunplay and enjoy quick matches. Valorant
3. Progression System Overhaul
- Objective: Reward players for various playstyles and activities.
- Changes:
- Players earn XP towards new Agents automatically during their recruitment events.
- Agents are now available for purchase in the Agent Store after their recruitment events.
- Agent Gear replaces Agent Contracts, offering 10 levels of gear per Agent.
- Goal: Provide recognition and rewards for diverse gameplay experiences. Valorant
4. Neo Frontier Skinline
- Theme: Combines Old West aesthetics with futuristic elements.
- Features: Sleek designs and powerful visuals for various weapons.
- Purpose: Adds a new visual style to the game, appealing to players who enjoy thematic skins. Valorant
5. Agent and Map Updates
- Breach:
- Aftershock (C): Reduced ticks from 3 to 2; increased damage per tick from 60 to 80.
- Rolling Thunder (X): Increased ultimate points from 8 to 9.
- Brimstone:
- Orbital Strike (X): Increased ultimate points from 7 to 8.
- Killjoy:
- Lockdown (X): Increased ultimate points from 8 to 9.
- Omen:
- Paranoia (Q): No movement velocity imparted when casting.
- Skye:
- Guiding Light (C): Reduced distance for information gathering; decreased flash duration when traveling long distances without activation.
- Map Updates:
- Adjustments to Breeze to improve gameplay balance. Valorant
