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New Hints Towards VALORANT’s Next Agent in Episode Nine Act One Battle Pass

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In Bloom Player Card

In the latest VALORANT Episode Nine Act One battle pass, a player card titled “In Bloom” provides intriguing hints about the game’s next agent. The card showcases:

  • Visual Elements: A silver and purple flower surrounded by vines with thorns.
  • Symbolism: A prominent rose symbol on a metal wall and smaller silver roses on the vines.

Episode Nine Act One Trailer

The recent trailer for Episode Nine Act One ends with a visual of metallic-looking vines creeping along the ground, weaving through broken electronics, one of Jett’s knives, and a Phantom. These vines could be linked to the new agent’s abilities. 

Speculations and Theories

  • Possible Radiant Powers: The new agent might be a Radiant with the power to control vines and thorns, possibly using them to suppress or lock down enemies.
  • Potential Role: Given recent agent releases (a duelist and a controller), this new agent is speculated to be a Sentinel, which would balance the roles in the game.

Connection to Abyss Map

Further hints about the new agent can be found on the new Abyss map:

  • Mysterious Character: Behind the frosted glass of an hourglass-shaped prison, a character with sharp, claw-like fingers can be seen pacing.
  • Speculation: This character might be the upcoming agent, potentially indicating their abilities and role.

Summing Up

VALORANT players are eagerly piecing together clues from the battle pass, trailers, and maps to anticipate the next agent. The hints suggest a fascinating new addition to the roster, possibly a Sentinel with unique vine and thorn-based abilities. As more details emerge, the community remains excited to see how this agent will impact gameplay and strategy.