VALORANT Neon: Release Date and Ability Leaks

VALORANT players had long been waiting for the game's new agent. The first reports said the new agent's codename was Sprinter and that she would be a Filipino agent. It was also known that the upcoming agent would be a fast agent like Jett, and that her abilities could put her ahead of many other agents. But after Prime Gaming recently leaked the new agent on its own site, further details came to light.

VALORANT's New Agent: Neon

It's now known that this new VALORANT agent's name will be Neon. As leaked earlier, Neon will be a Filipino agent. In VALORANT's previously released teasers, the agent was linked to lightning, which is why her main ability is thought to involve speed. While the agent's abilities aren't fully known yet, this trait is already being talked about by everyone. The agent has also been depicted in leaked images as quite confident and fast. We'll keep you updated once the agent's abilities are confirmed.

Some In-Game Images of VALORANT's New Agent Neon

When Will VALORANT's New Agent Neon Arrive?

The new agent Neon is expected to arrive as part of VALORANT Episode 4 Act 1, thought to be launching on January 12, 2022.

Has a Gameplay Video for VALORANT's New Agent Neon Been Released?

Yes, Riot Games has released a video for VALORANT's new agent Neon featuring both a reveal trailer and gameplay. Here's the video!