Since Valorant was revealed earlier this month, we’ve heard a ton of details about the gameplay elements and future plans. Riot Games is certainly not being shy about its game, as they’ve revealed multiple Agents, maps, and weapons. However, what hasn’t really been shown is actual gameplay from players other than the developers. There was supposed to be a live capture event in mid-March, but that was shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis. Since then, no one besides Riot Games has played Valorant.
However, that could be changing this weekend.
Valorant capture event to take place soon?
According to gaming insider Rod “Slasher” Breslau, Riot Games is holding an online capture event for Valorant starting today. The capture event would allow multiple streamers, esports players, and other content creators to play the game.
The event will not be streamed, but the players will be able to capture footage. This footage will then be available to publish on a certain future date. Slasher believes that date is April 3, but it very well could change depending on unforeseen circumstances.
Riot's previously scheduled Valorant gameplay capture event with big name esports pros, streamers, and youtube creators that was postponed due to the coronavirus will be happening as an online event starting tomorrow through Sunday, sources tell me https://t.co/DMMKYhXyD1
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) March 26, 2020
as spotted by reddit, Riot has already added/removed/re-added text on the official website to sign up for Valorant closed beta. pros and streamers will get it first but you plebs will get your chance pic.twitter.com/u8djBzZeQp
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) March 26, 2020
If true, this is huge news for any fans of Valorant. Riot has previously said that the general public won’t get to play before the streamers, professionals, etc. So, if a capture event does take place, then we might not be far away from an open beta.
The beta was originally scheduled for the summer, but rumor has it that it could happen much sooner. Of course, that was before the COVID-19 outbreak, so things could have changed on that front. Regardless, if this rumor is true, this is a positive sign for the community that’s patiently waiting to get their hands on Valorant.
Are you excited for the beta? Let us know, and keep up with Daily Esports for all Valorant news and updates.
