You play Valorant, a tactical first-person shooter released in 2020. Riot Games developed and published the title as its first major project outside the League of Legends universe.
Riot Games operates from Los Angeles and launched in 2006. Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill founded the company, and Tencent later acquired it.
Development of Valorant began around 2014 within Riot’s research and development division. Joe Ziegler led the project as game director, guiding its early concept and direction.
Key Facts
- Developer: Riot Games
- Publisher: Riot Games
- Release Year: 2020
- Genre: Tactical first-person shooter
- Business Model: Free-to-play
You see design elements inspired by competitive shooters, including structured rounds, precise gunplay, and a buy phase before each match. Riot built the game to support long-term competitive play and esports competition.
