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As we head to Valorant’s Episode 8, rumors and leaks are starting to take over the community. There’s a lot of speculation around what Episode 8 will bring to the game and some informations are starting to build the shape of the fan’s expectations.
Recently, the community was hit by the rumors of a new weapon coming to Valorant with Episode 8’s release. Valorant’s new gun will be called Outlaw Sniper.
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Outlaw Sniper
According to @ValorLeaks on X, the Outlaw Sniper will hit the game with the launch of Valorant’s Episode 8.
As of now, Valorant players have access to two snipers: Marshal, which has a poor fire rate, and Operator, the most powerful of the two.
The price of the Outlaw Sniper will be 2,400 and will fire two bullets at a time. Shockingly, the rumors say that the gun will kill half-armored players with a single shot.
With the Outlaw Sniper reaching Valorant, we could say bye to the half-shield meta soon!
When will Valorant’s Episode 8 Act 1 be released?
Valorant’s Episode 8 Act 1 is expected to be released on Jan. 10. The news was announced earlier this month, and we can find the official date in multiple articles including Valorant Esports’ piece explaining how to qualify for the Challengers Open Qualifiers.
Valorant’s Episode 7 Act 3 - End Date
Ultimately, the beginning of a new chapter in Valorant’s story means the conclusion of Episode 7, which will finish on Jan. 9.
What’s coming with Valorant’s Episode 8 Act 1?
Valorant’s Episode 8 will include many new features to the game. We expect a new agent, a new map, and more balancing changes.
Iso, who was released on Oct. 31, was the latest agent to drop in Valorant. Three months later, it’s time for the game to welcome a new character!