With the competitive tactical shooter Valorant, developer Riot Games is based entirely on the League of Legends model. Accordingly, the action title manages without a controversial feature, which is common practice in many other Free2Play games.

With the recently unveiled shooter Valorant , developer Riot Games wants to replicate the success of the MOBA veteran League of Legends . The business model of the Free2Play title is also based on LoL and should do without loot boxes .

There will be no loot boxes in Valorant

Many well-known titles of the past few years have had them – in whatever form: the loot boxes. Whether Overwatch or the FIFA series in the form of coins . But while microtransactions have now been accepted by players as a necessary evil in Free2Play games , loot boxes have come under heavy criticism.

So it’s a good thing that Valorant will do without any loot boxes , isn’t it? At least that’s what developer Riot Games confirmed in an interview with Polygon , who recently visited the developer’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

Only cosmetic microtransactions in Valorant

But that doesn’t mean that players have to do without the individualization of the agents completely. In conversation, Riot Games Executive Producer Anna Donlon revealed that there will be microtransactions in the game – however, these only unlock cosmetic items that do not provide any gameplay advantage .

There is currently talk of weapon skins and spray logos , which can be sprayed on the walls at any time, similar to CS:GO. They can be purchased for real money from the in-game store or unlocked by playing the title.

Donlon also promises weapon skins that can be upgraded and “a few different progression systems” without going into too much detail.

Are there character skins in Valorant?

According to Donlon, there will be no character skins in Valorant for the planned start in summer 2020 . The reason for this is simple: For the developers, the basic competitive idea and a successful balancing of the tactical shooter are in the foreground – character skins would make it more difficult to maintain a successful balancing.

All of the agents that we have already presented to you in detail along with their abilities have the same hitboxes and should be immediately recognizable across the entire map . So changing their clothing or colors through skins would make it much more difficult to easily identify specific characters.

But that doesn’t mean the agents will never get new skins, as Donlon explains:

“I think [character skins] need to be designed to have absolutely no impact on gameplay. They must be restricted. I think there is a way to do that. And it is precisely these things that we would like to find out.”

According to rumors, Valorant will start beta soon, and the final release of the F2P shooter is planned for summer 2020. In any case, we’re looking forward to extensively playing the agents and their skills. As always, you can find new information about Valorant here.

OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION

Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.

The five best Overwatch skins

As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.

The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.

5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”

Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.

4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look

Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.

3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison

Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.

2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style

Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.

1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.

Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.

We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.

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