Valorant to Transition to Unreal Engine 5, Teases New Playable Experiences

Riot Games' move to UE5 aims to unlock future potential for the popular shooter without immediate visual changes.

Valorant will upgrade from Unreal Engine 4.27 to Unreal Engine 5, as confirmed by Riot Games' studio head Anna Donlon.
Donlon emphasized that the transition is necessary but won't result in immediate graphical improvements.
The shift to UE5 aims to provide more flexibility for developers, potentially leading to new game modes and experiences.
Speculation among fans includes the possibility of a PvE mode, although no specific details have been confirmed.
Valorant continues to thrive with 35 million monthly players and recent expansions to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.