First up is the new Deathmatch mode. This free-for-all Deathmatch gives dedicated players a chance to test their skills. Ten players, no abilities and infinite money will decide who is the best.

FFA deathmatch is going to launch in a beta test window a day after the patch on August 5, as Valorant monitors server performance and game stability. If the game and mode are stable and performative, the game mode will be left on.

The objective of these Deathmatches is the first to 30 kills or, the most kills in six minutes. Players can practice with whatever weapon they want and they can buy guns when they want and swap at any time. Players spawn with heavy armor to give them a chance to make a comeback. However, players can’t buy or use abilities during this mode.

Here’s a rundown of what else to expect in Deathmatches:

Fast Respawns: Fast respawns that selects ideal spawn points.

Dynamic respawn point selection. Spawn points don’t have enemies in or close to line of sight. Spawn points have their backs to the wall. Spawn points aren’t too far from action. Three-second respawn timer. Respawn with eight seconds of invulnerability that goes away on movement/firing. Protects players to let them swap weapons.

Drop-out: Players can drop out at any time by selecting Leave Match from the options menu. Players won’t receive XP for the game.

Health Packs: Every death drops a health pack that expires after 10 seconds.

Running over the health pack instantly restores you to full 100/50 health. This allows players to heal, and encourages movement & aggression.

UAV: Every five seconds, a radar sweep reveals the current location of all enemies.

This helps discourage corner camping and enables players to move through space quickly.

Kill banners: ceremonies (double, triple, …) are time-gated instead of life-gated.

After every kill, there’s a window of time for another kill to be secured for the streak to continue.

Valorant players can purchase an Act II Battlepass to unlock more customizations. The Battlepass will contain a series of unique unlockables, including gun skins, gun buddies, sprays, player cards, player titles, and Radianite Points.

The Battlepass will launch on August 4 and cost 1000 VP.

Valorant is available for free on PC.

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