Riot Games has unveiled a gameplay reveal trailer for Valorant's newest Duelist agent, Waylay, giving players their first comprehensive look at the character's abilities and playstyle.
The trailer, released on March 2, 2025, showcases Waylay in action, demonstrating how this latest addition to the tactical shooter's roster will shake up the meta when released.
As Valorant's newest Duelist, Waylay appears to follow in the aggressive footsteps of agents like Jett, Phoenix, and Reyna, designed for players who prefer an offensive playstyle focused on seeking out and eliminating enemies. The trailer gives us a detailed look at Waylay's full ability kit in action across various maps.
While specific ability names and cooldowns weren't detailed in the trailer, we can see Waylay utilizing what appears to be a mix of mobility and damage-dealing skills that align with the Duelist role's entry-fragger expectations. The agent's design and abilities seem to offer a fresh approach to the Duelist category, potentially providing new tactical options for teams.
This reveal follows Riot's established pattern of regularly introducing new agents to keep Valorant's gameplay experience fresh and evolving. Each new agent typically brings unique mechanics that can significantly impact team compositions and strategies across both casual and competitive play.
For those who want to analyze every frame of Waylay's gameplay reveal, you can watch the full trailer on YouTube.
As with previous agent releases, we can expect Waylay to hit the live servers in the coming weeks, likely after a period on the test server where players can provide feedback on balance and performance.
Valorant continues to expand its presence across platforms, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, making this new agent accessible to players across multiple systems.