Valorant’s future is shrouded in mystery, but whispers on the wind (or should we say, leaks in the game files) hint at exciting new additions. Get ready to explore a new map codenamed “Bastion” and a rebellious agent named “Clove” who might just redefine the controller role!
Valorant Leaks: New Map Bastion, Agent Clove Release Date, Abilities & More
Clove: The Unorthodox Controller
Release Date
Valorant’s newest agent, Clove (Agent 25), is set to arrive with the upcoming patch on March 26th, 2024.
- APAC: 26th March 2024 | 14:00 PT
- Brazil: 26th March 2024 | 18:00 BST
- Europe: 26th March 2024 | 23:00 CET
- Japan: 27th March 2024 | 6:00 JST
- India: 27th March 2024 | 2:30 IST
Clove’s Abilities
- Ruse (E): Equip the ability to scout the area, then fire to mark locations for smoke deployment. A second press throws the smokes, creating vision denial zones perfect for taking objectives. The best part? Clove can even deploy these smokes after death.
- Meddle (Q): Throw a fragment of immortality essence that explodes after a brief delay, damaging enemies caught in the blast. This ability offers excellent crowd control, forcing enemies to reposition or risk taking heavy damage.
- Pick-me-up (C): This ability allows Clove to absorb the life force of a recently eliminated enemy, granting them temporary health and a movement speed boost.
- Not Dead Yet (X/ULT): Clove’s ultimate defies death itself. Upon being eliminated, Clove has a brief window to activate this ability and be resurrected. However, they must secure a kill or damaging assist within a set time limit or they will be permanently eliminated.
Clove’s Playstyle
Clove breaks the mold of traditional Controller Agents. While their Ruse ability offers excellent site control, their true strength lies in their aggressive capabilities. Meddle and Pick-me-up incentivize pushing the frontlines, while Not Dead Yet offers a second chance to make a play. If you have good aim and enjoy a more proactive approach to support, Clove will be a perfect fit for your arsenal.
Clove Cosmetics
The arrival of Clove also brings a new cosmetic line! Complete Clove’s contract to unlock a collection of sprays, player cards, titles, and more. Here’s a sneak peek at the goodies you can earn:
- Tier 1: Spray – Gloomheart
- Tier 3: Title – Mischievous
- Tier 6: Gun Buddy – Metal Wings
- Tier 8: Title – Undying
- Tier 10: Gun Skin – Flutter (Ghost)
New Map on the Horizon
Clove isn’t the only addition coming to Valorant. Leaks have revealed a new map codenamed “Bastion” lurking within the game’s files. While details are scarce, the leaked thumbnail suggests some visual similarities to existing maps like Bind and Split, potentially offering a familiar yet fresh experience for players.
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With both a new agent and map potentially arriving soon, Valorant‘s future looks packed with exciting content for players to explore. Stay tuned for official announcements from Riot Games!
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