Valorant will reportedly get a new sniper weapon called Outlaw in Episode 8 Act 1

Several leaked images on X (formerly Twitter) show a new addition to Valorant's arsenal. A snipe rifle called “Outlaw” will reportedly be added to the game soon, with its cost currently set at 2400 Credits. Outlaw denotes the first-ever weapon addition since Valorant's official release. Images leaked by several sources show the sniper rifle tucked between the existing Marshal and Operator sniper rifles in the in-game Buy Menu.

A Chinese website named Bilibil appears to be the source of these leaks, as they were showcasing the new Valiant Hero bundle from an early access build. However, Riot hasn’t confirmed this game-changing addition yet.

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New Valorant sniper called "Outlaw" is reportedly being tested

During a showcasing of the upcoming bundle, a user named KY_XA accidentally opened the buy menu, and it appeared to have a new sniper weapon. The video was removed shortly after this incident, and we didn't get a glimpse of the actual arsenal and its mechanics. Since it was a test build, Riot is yet to officially announce this weapon.

Some Valorant players compared with the 725 Gunsmith from Call of Duty: Warzone, while a few Rainbow Six: Siege enthusiasts alluded to the classic BOSG.12.2 of Dokaebi and Vigil.

Regardless, the “Outlaw” will cost around 2400 Credits, putting it between the Marshal at 900 Credits and the one-shot Operator, which costs 4700 Credits. Being more expensive than reliable rifles like Bulldog and Guardian, this new weapon will significantly affect the game’s economy and play a major role in future developments.

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Valorant leaks suggest Outlaw will arrive in Episode 8 Act 1

According to reputed Valorant dataminer @ValorLeaks on X, the Outlaw Sniper is set to arrive in Episode 8 Act 1, which is expected to begin on January 9, 2024.

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More details about Outlaw weapon leaked

The latest leaks indicate the upcoming sniper Outlaw will fire two bullets at the same time, similar to the popular shotgun, Shorty.

An X post from Valorant dataminer @valohabercisi also suggests that Outlaw will be capable of eliminating half-armored players with a single shot. The body damage is rumored to be 140 HP, with each bullet dealing 70 HP in damage. Based on the game's two existing sniper rifles, the Marshal and Operator, Outlaw is expected to deal headshot damage of 200-255 HP and leg damage of 80-100 HP.

Additionally, the leaker has stated that the weapon will initially debut with non-animated skins. These will be akin to Valorant's Battlepass weapon skins, which contain detailed designs and unlockable variants but no animation, VFX, or finisher.

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Although a lot of leaks have surfaced recently, the Outlaw sniper rifle is yet to be confirmed by Riot Games, and readers must take this information with a grain of salt.

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