As we approach the official release and reveal of the new Valorant agent known as ISO , leaks are expected to continue until we reveal all available details about this character.
On the morning of October 18, the official image featuring Iso was leaked, allowing thousands of fans to see her in all her glory. The visual provides a clearer picture of Iso's appearance, clothing, and even the firearm they use.
Some fans who reviewed the image suggested that the portal behind the agent refers to a potential in-game portal ability , and that the agent's name alludes to an ultimate ability that draws the opponent into a one-on-one duel, similar to Dota 2's Legion Commander.
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New agent Iso has distinctive features such as black hair and a futuristic cloak. His name adds to the intrigue by carrying various meanings. While it means equal in Greek, it means different, unusual and strange in Mandarin, deepening the mystery surrounding the character .
Leaks regarding Iso's kit and additional speculation based on Riot's statements point to potentially game-changing abilities. These might include one that reduces recoil and spread during shooting or temporarily imposes aim lock. However, the dominant theme surrounding the new dueling agent Iso is that he "can't miss", underpinned by the image of the agent hitting a target multiple times in succession with pinpoint accuracy.
According to Valorant Character Producer John Goscicki, this new duelist will bring a surprising change to Valorant, perhaps a new gameplay mechanic .
Valorant's game designer, Nicholas "Nickwu" Smith, said, " The goal was to create an exciting duelist that emphasized gunplay and excitement. There were a few consequences we wanted to avoid, particularly mobility and healing. Since we didn't do mobility or Healing, we wanted Iso to feel different and what I call Juggernaut." "I wanted that. That's why we created the shield, and he could lead a team and move on without mobility or healing, " he said.
He will no doubt be fun for those who play him, but playing against him seems like a bit of a nightmare.
The new Valorant agent will be released along with Episode 7 Part 3 on October 31, 2023. Players can also expect major balance updates to the game's least-picked representative, Deadlock.
