Valorant is a tactical 5v5 character-based shooter developed and published by Riot Games. Players select from a roster of Agents, each with unique abilities, and compete in matches centered on planting or defusing a bomb-like device called the Spike. Precise gunplay and economy management are central to success, with players buying weapons and abilities between rounds.\n\nThe game blends the strategic depth of classic tactical shooters with hero-based ability mechanics. Each Agent belongs to a class — Duelist, Controller, Sentinel, or Initiator — encouraging team composition and coordinated play. Maps feature varied layouts designed around ability interactions and angle control.\n\nValorant launched in June 2020 for PC and later expanded to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is free-to-play, supported by cosmetic microtransactions. The game has grown into one of the most prominent competitive esports titles globally.
