VALORANT Episode 8 Act 1: Outlaw, New Sniper Weapon Changing the Meta

The VALORANT development team has announced the addition of a new weapon, Outlaw, in Episode 8 Act 1. This decision was made after identifying a gap in the sniper offerings for players. Their weapon philosophy has always emphasized that each weapon must have a strong reason to be purchased, ensuring balance and uniqueness in gameplay.

Outlaw is a medium-priced dual-barrel sniper rifle expected to fill the gap between the Marshal and Operator. Its uniqueness lies in its ability to quickly unleash two powerful shots without breaking the zoom on the scope. However, the long reload time becomes a vulnerable point that opponents can exploit. Unique sound and visual designs, such as pellet shots, provide a different gaming experience.

Developers hope that Outlaw brings variety to sniper rifle usage, with sufficiently high damage to counter opponents’ economic strategies. With this release, the team will monitor its impact on the meta while adhering to their philosophy. Player feedback is eagerly anticipated to continually enhance and maintain the freshness of the VALORANT game.

Source : Riotgames