Valorant fans are buzzing with excitement after an image of the game’s upcoming agent, Gekko, was leaked ahead of an official announcement by Riot Games.
The image, which was posted on Twitter by @ValorLeaks, also known as Mike, has sparked a flurry of speculation and anticipation among the game’s dedicated community. The tweet can be found below:
Introducing Gekko | #VALORANT pic.twitter.com/PNojqhE7no
— Mike | Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) March 3, 2023
While not much is known about Gekko at this point, Riot Games’ John Goscicki has teased that the new agent will have their own “eclectic way of dealing with situations,” with “new ways to check corners, reveal locations, and plant the spike.” This suggests that Gekko will bring some unique and exciting gameplay mechanics to Valorant, adding to the already rich and diverse selection of agents available in the game.
Conversely, the official Valorant Twitter profile has shared something slightly different, where what is probably “Gekko”, speaks to Reyna (an already existing agent) over the phone. For a moment, they talk in Spanish, too. Could this mean that they’re related? But what’s even more exciting is that Riot Games has reminded players to watch the VCT LOCK//IN on March 4 (today), where further details about Gekko are expected to surface.
First mission, first impressions. MAR 4, 9AM PST. Watch LIVE:
➡️ https://t.co/IWOFlV3har pic.twitter.com/TufspId7xH
— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) March 3, 2023
According to reports, Gekko will be released as part of Episode 6, Act 2, which is set to launch on March 7, 2022. It’s unclear whether Riot Games will reveal any additional information about the new agent ahead of the official release, but the leak has certainly generated a lot of excitement and anticipation among Valorant players.
