Unlike the Ghost, the Bandit can secure a one-shot headshot kill against enemies wearing Light armour, allowing confident aimers to feel more impactful without committing to a full Sheriff purchase.

Valorant had a significant year for esports, but its Twitch viewership numbers declined substantially in 2025.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Riot Games has released the Valorant patch notes for the ...

VALORANT Patch 12.00 marks the beginning of Season 2026 Act I, which contains numerous updates across all maps, agents, and the current competitive system, as well as changes to what is expected from ...