VALORANT Unveils Gekko, the Latest Addition to its Roster of Agents, and Confirms the Arrival of the 2023 VCT Champions in Los Angeles

Riot Games and VALORANT today revealed to players their 22nd agent, Gekko. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Gekko is VALORANT’s newest Initiator who leads a tight-knit crew of calamitous creatures. His buddies bound forward, scattering enemies out of the way, with Gekko chasing them down to regroup and go again. To celebrate Gekko’s reveal, Riot collaborated with emerging artist ericdoa to create the soundtrack for Gekko’s reveal trailer, which you can watch below.

The full set of Gekko abilities are as follows: 

Q - WINGMAN

EQUIP Wingman FIRE to send Wingman forward seeking enemies. Wingman unleashes a concussive blast toward the first enemy he sees ALT FIRE when targeting a Spike site or planted Spike to have Wingman defuse or plant the Spike. To plant, Gekko must have the Spike in his inventory. When Wingman expires he reverts into a dormant globule INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Wingman charge after a short cooldown.

E - DIZZY

EQUIP Dizzy FIRE to send Dizzy soaring forward through the air. Dizzy charges then unleashes plasma blasts at enemies in line of sight. Enemies hit by her plasma are blinded. When Dizzy expires she reverts into a dormant globule INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Dizzy charge after a short cooldown.

C - MOSH PIT

EQUIP Mosh FIRE to throw Mosh like a grenade ALT FIRE to throw underhand. Upon landing Mosh duplicates across a large area then after a short delay explodes.

X - THRASH

EQUIP Thrash FIRE to link with Thrash’s mind and steer her through enemy territory ACTIVATE to lunge forward and explode, detaining any enemies in a small radius. When Thrash expires she reverts into a dormant globule INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Thrash charge after a short cooldown. Thrash can be reclaimed once.

The Gekko's Agent Contract is now available and it offers a range of cosmetics that perfectly complement the new character. The contract includes an array of exciting items such as 3 sprays, 2 player cards, 1 gun buddy, 2 titles, and a Shorty Skin designed specifically for Gekko. So, if you want to enhance your gameplay experience and customize your character to stand out from the crowd, be sure to check out Gekko's Agent Contract.

Additionally, Riot Games announced that Gekko’s hometown of Los Angeles will host VALORANT Champions, the global final where the 2023 VALORANT World Champion will be crowned. Teams from North America, Brazil, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia are currently competing for the chance to earn one of 16 qualification slots for the tournament. Interest and viewership in the tournament has grown year-over-year. Last year’s event saw more than 1.5 million concurrent viewers tuning in to the final and an AMA of more than 1.25 million, representing a 34% year-over-year growth in viewership. Two iconic Los Angeles locations will play host to the event, with early rounds taking place at the Shrine Auditorium and final rounds at the KIA Forum.

VALORANT Episode 6 Act II went live on March 8, 9:30 A.M. IST 2023.