For the first time since the release of Valorant in June 2020, the game is on the brink of introducing its inaugural addition to the arsenal—a highly anticipated new weapon. The upcoming weapon in Valorant, named ‘Outlaw’ is expected to be a sniper rifle and will likely bridge the gap between the Marshal and the Operator.
Earlier, the firearm had been accidentally leaked during the Valiant Hero skin showcase in October 2023. However, subsequent updates or details about the gun remained elusive until today.
Thanks to a recent disclosure by the reputed Valorant dataminer ‘ValorLeaks’, we’ve finally gained insight into the potential release date for Outlaw. However, it’s yet to receive official confirmation from the devs.
New Valorant Weapon Outlaw Release Date Leaked
As per the aforementioned leak, Outlaw will be introduced to the game alongside the launch of the highly anticipated Episode 8.
Valorant Episode 8 is expected to be released around January 10, 2024, which means that fans will be able to try out the new gun in Valorant not long after the calendar turns.
Valorant ‘Outlaw’ Details
As mentioned earlier, Outlaw is Valorant is expected to be a sniper priced around 2,400 VP, and will likely act as a budget Operator. While the precise damage numbers for the Outlaw are yet to be revealed, it will be intriguing to observe how Riot Games navigates the balance between the Marshal and the Operator in its implementation.
