Critically acclaimed developer Riot Games openly discussed the way their team intends to unmask and develop the lore behind Valorant game leaks and official news have created quite a buzz around the gaming community, and many first-person-shooter enthusiasts are ecstatically awaiting the game's release.
In preparation for Viper's nationality is from the United States, while Phoenix is from London. The fact that the agents have powers suggest either that magic exists in Valorant's world, or the character's abilities are based on some sort of advanced technology.
In an exclusive interview with the Blizzard's approach and Riot's storytelling is obvious. On telling stories in this manner, Nottingham says, "What's really interesting to me is seeing if that is something that players will engage with, get excited about, or offer their own theories."
Nottingham's interview suggests that Valorant's storytelling won't involve in-game cinematics as seen in games like Red Dead Redemption 2. Rather, the lore will come through character design and the way characters interact with each other. Furthermore, environmental design and the way the agents interact with their surroundings will help quietly build an understanding of Valorant's world. For example, as a player uses an agent their voice lines give insight into the character's personality. Besides that, agents will interact with each other, also unveiling interpersonal history and relationships.
If Riot's storytelling is anywhere near as enticing as Overwatch's, the Valorant community is sure to eat it up. Over the years, Overwatch forums quickly fill whenever a player notices a new voice line between two heroes, inspiring fan theories and discussions. However, this system isn't just seen in Overwatch, as Riot's own League of Legends features environmental storytelling as well. Nottingham's interview foreshadows engaging storytelling, expansive lore, and exciting easter eggs to come, and fans will surely keep their eyes and ears peeled when Valorant releases for most global PC regions in summer 2020.
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