Update: Ryan 'Morello' Scott, the game's lead character designer has revealed that both characters were cancelled entirely. In the Tweet below, he noted that both characters a "super old" and "cancelled".
Still, we can't wait to see what Riot does have up its sleeves for us.
Super old cancelled characters. I've talked a bunch on my stream about Crusader getting the axe. Y'all reading too much into files - lots of stuff cut from the game over time https://t.co/goz3I3hiwJ
— Morello (@RiotMorello)
July 20, 2020
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Valorant is still one of the hottest games on the planet, and as Act 2 approaches, it looks to get better and better.
A new leak from @ValorantExpress has revealed the abilities of two more agents, known as Shatter and Crusader, likely for their additions in the next Act.
Valorant: New Agents Leaked
Shatter was previously uncovered during the game's closed beta several months ago, and their abilities are focused on confusing enemies. "Decoy" is pretty straightforward, suggesting a duplicate version of Shatter that can draw enemy fire, while "Clone Explode" suggests a more explosive version of the decoy that could be good for clearing an objective.
In fact, there's even a leaked audio file for the ability. Check it out below.
Shatter Clone Ability Audio:Shatter is another one of the agents that has possibly been scrapped, but unlike others, this has not been confirmed.After digging through dev audio files for hours, I have been able to match up some sounds to his clone ability. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/8jRcupYQ76
— Valorant Express - Valorant Leaks And News (@ValorantExpress)
July 20, 2020
Crusader, on the other hand, could be an unused prototype that eventually morphed into Breach. According to the leak, Crusader was equipped with a shield that would be able to block incoming damage (even when planting the Spike) and be throwable. The prospect of hurling a shield at an enemy gives us Captain America vibes, and we're here for it.
They'd also have a throwable grenade with as-yet-unidentified properties.
Crusader info:- Shield Ability: Crusader would have a shield that would block damage, block damage when he is planting the bomb, and even be throw-able. This shield would eventually break.- Crusader would have a throw-able grenade as well. The properties are unknown.
— Valorant Express - Valorant Leaks And News (@ValorantExpress)
July 20, 2020
Valorant's meta seems nicely poised at present, but Riot's previous commitment to a new agent every couple of months could require them to fine-tune what's already there at the same time as introducing fresh tactical opportunities.
In any case, it's been fascinating to see the game grow from beta onwards.
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