A final report on the 15th agent: AGENT 16

Posted by Steve

Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:52 AM

A final report on the 15th agent: AGENT 16

Not all this information should be taken as facts.

Hello once again! With the hype build up for the next agent I just had to make another report analyzing everything we've gotten on the last few days and making a summary of the other two reports (1 and 2).

This time I didn't have time to make a video, but you can check the previous ones in my channel. If you have theories to share or questions to ask, join the VALORANT Lore // Art Discord!

And... go!

ATTENTION

The trailer for the new agent was uploaded as unlisted and has been found by u/Triggyrd! It has now been privated and I will not post it here, but you can check my Twitter to find it.

Confirmed information

After the first wave of teasers (the orbs and the datamines) we got a bit of a deeper look into the next agent, but there is still much left to know. As before, the only confirmed details are that the agent is a controller with a strong connection to space.

Of course, in the previous report we deduced more information:

  • The number of the agent is either 08 or 16+
  • The Bridge Between Worlds card is the teaser card for this agent
  • The agent is from Ghana
  • They are a Radiant

With the newest teasers there has been some major revelations which will be discussed in this report.

The space short

This is what started the teaser train seen on the 25th of February. It was tweeted by @VALORANTde, and in it we see more of the purple and gold color scheme. Around 0:11 there is a shining star on the bottom left, but there is nothing else of interest in this short video.

The sketchbook

Tweeted by @PlayVALORANT, this image provides a first look at what part of the agent is like as well as a notebook filled to the brim with interesting drawings.

The left hand is covered in golden plating, with a purple texture underneath. On the center of the top of the hand there is a large, purple, gem-like ornament. Interestingly, the right hand appears to be much different, being only partially covered in the gold plating and showing human fingers.

Below the left hand there is a familiar symbol. It is the same as the top one on the Night Market. This symbol is also used as bullet points in the to-do list, and other triangular shapes are spread throughout the notebook.

There are drawings of some agents. Starting on the left page:

  • Phoenix (top left)
  • Reyna (top right)
  • Viper (bottom left)
  • Possibly the new agent (bottom right)

Moving on to the right page:

  • Raze’s grenade (top left)
  • Brimstone (top right)

The name of a possible ability can be seen on the to-do list, “Cosmic Divide”. This could be the name of the ability seen at the bottom of the page.

Below this list is the drawing of the unrecognized agent casting an ability towards Viper. This drawing could be interpreted as the ability chasing Viper or Viper being pulled in by the ability.

On the right page we see a sketch of Ascent. Written besides the sketch are the words “My Spots”, a reference to the three dots next to the cup. These dots are very similar to the Floating Embers, meaning that they represent predominant locations for an ability.

The overview

This image was posted by VALORANTru on Facebook. In it we see a simplified top view of a map alongside what looks like the new agent casting an ability. This map is Ascent, with A Site missing for unknown reasons.

When compared to the sketchbook the absence of the golden plating is very noticeable. It also reveals that the purple texture is very likely ingrained in the agent’s skin. Drawings similar to planetary rings can be seen underneath the purple tint.

The caption of the image says “The stars are starting to approach...”, meaning that the shining light seen on the top right is probably a star.

The playlist

Similarly to the rest of the agents, a Spotify playlist was created to theme the agent. With it came a new teaser and a key piece of information.

Beginning with the new teaser, it offers more details on how the golden plating and purple texture work. It reinforces the idea of the purple texture being part of the agent’s skin, and shows that the golden plating is detachable.

As for the key piece of information, the number of the agent can be found on the bottom left of the playlist’s cover. VP-08 will remain a mystery as we will see the introduction of VP-16.

A final recollection

Earlier in the report was a list of deduced information. Here, each element is explained more in depth and put together with the newest teasers.

The number of the agent is either 08 or 16+

As per the previous reports, it was known that the VALORANT Protocol numbers this agent could take would be 08 or 16 onwards. After the latest teasers, it is confirmed that the new agent will be VP-16.

The Bridge Between Worlds card is the teaser card for this agent

Just like with every other agent after Reyna one of the cards in the battlepass is a teaser for the next agent to be released. So far the teaser cards have been found on tiers 38 and 48, and for the 15th agent these were Bridge Between Worlds and Corporate Takeover respectively.

For this act the teaser card is Bridge Between Worlds. This has been suspected since the beginning of the battlepass but has become clear after it’s color scheme was continually matched in newer teasers.

From Ghana

The first hint of the agent being from Ghana comes from the second Night Market, which took place in Ghana. This is the case as well with the first one and the release of Yoru, both being Japanese.

Furthermore, the datamines after the 2.03 patch revealed the teaser name “PainAuxRaisins”, french for “Raisin Bread”. This reinforces the Ghanaian hints since French is one of the most spoken languages in the country.

A Radiant

The theme of the card created suspicions about the agent being Radiant, and more so when the State of the Agents article teased about space. The suspicions were turned into a more based theory after the appearance of the orbs. With the latest teasers however, it is clear that the new agent has Radiant powers related to space.

In conclusion

All things considered, this is what we know about the next agent:

  • They are VP-16.
  • Teased with the Bridge Between Worlds card.
  • The role of the agent is of controller.
  • The next agent will be a Radiant with space based powers.

Furthermore and although it isn’t stated explicitly anywhere, the agent is most likely a woman.

Sources

Short video: https://twitter.com/valorantde/status/1364938202079879170

Sketchbook: https://twitter.com/PlayVALORANT/status/1364968414704500743

Overview: https://www.facebook.com/VALORANTru/posts/509443503784599

Playlist:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=337363657609315https://twitter.com/floxayyy/status/1365456904370216961

Previous reports:
https://www.reddit.com/r/VALORANT/comments/lksp4a/a_report_on_the_15th_agent/
https://www.reddit.com/r/VALORANT/comments/lpy868/another_report_on_the_15th_agent_orbs_and/

**People:**
floxay: https://twitter.com/floxayyy
NotToDisturb: https://twitter.com/NotToDisturb

And that is all

This is the last stop of the report train! With the agent releasing within a few days we are sure to receive trailers for what they look like very soon.

Even though this post collects all the important information you need to know, I recommend you read my other two reports (1 and 2) to get more in-depth analysis on each of the previous teasers.

If you liked the reports do follow me on Twitter and YouTube to stay up to date with the latest news regarding lore. Also join the VALORANT Lore // Art Discord to discuss theories and share your amazing fanart!

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed the report! Happy lore hunting a have a nice day.

References

  • https://www.reddit.com/r/VALORANT/comments/ltoj4v/a_final_report_on_the_15th_agent_agent_16/
  • https://reddit.com/ltoj4v

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