New Valorant agent Veto: Expected release date, reveal, leaks & more details

A Senegalese Sentinel ready to join the roster

Valorant fans and players are pretty excited for the new upcoming agent, which is known as Veto, according to the latest leaks.

This will be Agent number 29, a Senegalese Sentinel ready to disrupt the current meta. He will be the first new Sentinel since Vyse dropped in August 2024. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Know more about new agent: Veto

Veto will be the third African agent, joining Cypher and Astra. From the leaked sources, he is described as a “Radivore Mutation” that “shuts down and gets rid of enemy effects.”

Here is the full description, according to Valoleaks:

Introducing Veto, our new Senegalese Sentinel. A hero who has gained powers due to a genetic mutation. His Radivore Mutation shuts down and gets rid of enemy effects.

His name literally suggests that he might have the power to cancel or neutralize opponent abilities. Imagine disrupting flashes, ults, or utility in high-stakes rounds; players can clutch the match easily with this new agent.

This agent might completely change the meta and bring up some new, fresh strategies that we might not have seen yet till now in Valorant.

When new agent will be revealed in Valorant?

It is expected that Riot Games will be revealing the new agent on October 5, 2025, right before the Champions grand finals.

Expect a live showmatch with pros and streamers in Paris, where we’ll get our first hands-on impressions. The entire release is expected to arrive with Patch 11.08 around October 14-15, 2025, depending on region; official confirmation will be provided during the event.

Do remember that this information is based on leaks and rumors; nothing has been officially confirmed by Riot Games so far. So make sure to wait for the official announcement and keep an eye on official social media platforms.

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