In the development of Valorant, Coleman Palm and the live balance team have revealed their new strategy for maintaining agent balance. With a focus on diversity in gameplay across all four roles, the latest updates bring significant changes to agents like Cypher, Deadlock, and Skye. The measured philosophy that underpins Valorant’s development remains intact, but 2024 marks a new era of proactivity for the balance team to explore further changes.
In an effort to enhance gameplay diversity, developers have also introduced Harbor, the latest Controller in 2024. Designed to provide greater map control with a “Forward-Moving” style, Harbor offers utility that supports team fights while considering the strategic needs of players who may play solo or in duos. This strategic move by developers aims to meet the varied needs of players within the Valorant ecosystem.
In ongoing development, the balance team is committed to slowing down the pace of changes in the upcoming patches. This is intended to give players and esports teams the opportunity to adapt to the new changes while continuing to listen to community feedback to refine their approach. Thus, the world of Valorant continues to offer challenges and refreshing surprises to players worldwide.
Source: Riot Games
Article last updated on June 21, 2024 by Ahmad Daniala