What is VALORANT's Lore?

VALORANT Lore Chapter 1: An Introduction to the World of Agents!

Welcome back, Agents! If you’re into the world of VALORANT, you've probably heard a lot about its lore. But what's this "lore" stuff all about? Well, VALORANT Agents have more to offer than out-of-this-world skills to boost your rank with. Let’s dive into it!

What's VALORANT's story?

So, VALORANT lore is the story behind the game. It's the whole fictional universe where the game takes place, the cool stories of the characters, and the settings they hang out in.

Each character in the game, the agents, has their own backstory. But they're all part of something called the VALORANT organizations. The main story is all about the VALORANT Protocol agents, the heroes of Alpha Earth.

But here's the kicker: just like in League of Legends, the game you play, where you're either trying to blow up a spike or defend your homeland, isn't part of the real lore, but you can still think of it as a “What If?” scenario. It's like an alternate reality. So, don't sweat it if things seem a bit crazy.

Where can I learn about VALORANT lore?

The game shares its lore through many means, including cinematics and content you can find on the maps:

Cinematics: These are like mini-movies about the VALORANT Protocol and their missions. They give you a peek into the agent's lives and relationships.

Maps: Every map in the game is set in some cool location in the VALORANT world and reflects a location in the real world. You can actually find hidden secrets in some of them. Fracture and the Range have emails, voicemails, images, and audio snippets you can check out during the buy phase.

You can also pick up hints about the VALORANT world from:

• Agent Quotes: Sometimes, the agents drop some serious lore nuggets, boosting your connection to the game’s story while you’re playing.
• Developer AMAs: The game developers sometimes spill the beans in Ask Me Anything sessions on the VALORANT subreddit or the VALORANT Lore // Art Discord server.

The VALORANT World

VALORANT is set on a futuristic Earth that's been through some crazy changes. There's this mysterious event called "First Light," and a super-important substance called "radianite." It's like the game's version of vibranium.

And there are some key names you’ll need to know:

• Alpha Earth: This is where all the action goes down. There are alternate realities, like Omega Earth, but Alpha Earth is where the main storyline happens.
• Kingdom Corporation: These guys have dealings with an alternate version of themselves, Kingdom Industries. Now that’s a way to boost your economy. It's like a multiverse business deal.
• First Light: This is the big global event that shook up the world.
• The Guardians: They're some mysterious group doing stuff beyond Earth.

The VALORANT Protocol

The VALORANT Protocol is the super-secret group the whole game is about. It's made up of agents from all over the world. They've got a mission to defend their turf from some sketchy folks from another world. It's like they're Earth's ultimate protectors. Their alternate universe version is the VALORANT Legion.

Before and After First Light

VALORANT takes place in the future, but the exact dates are never really disclosed. So, in the community, we use this custom dating system. It's all centered around "First Light."

• BFL is like the years before the big First Light event.
• AFL is after it.
• 0 YFL or 0 FL is the year First Light happened.

It's not official, but it helps us gamers keep track of what's happening when.

So, that's the lowdown on VALORANT lore. Next time you're in a game, remember, it's not just about shooting the bad guys. There's a whole world of stories behind those epic battles, and we’ll cover the entire timeline of VALORANT soon, so stay tuned for more!

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