First, have a look at the official Post about the new agent by Valorant:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like some of you might be faster than our next Agent. Here's an uncropped version to share. <br>See ya next week! <a href="https://t.co/B9wofVpbwE">pic.twitter.com/B9wofVpbwE</a></p>— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayVALORANT/status/1476981299411767301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
As a result of an accidental leak of Valorant's Episode 4 Act 1 key art, the company has now officially revealed it on their account. Neon, who was previously known as "Sprinter," is featured in Neon's key art.
The new agent is also being compared with Jett due to its rumored speed-related abilities.
As Riot Games hints, this agent has lightning-based powers and is going to be the fastest character in Valorant so far. It is going to be interesting to see how she will improve the gameplay.
There were various rumors circulating about Valorant's latest agent being called "Sprinter", but these have all been confirmed as false.
According to Riot Games, the agent's name is Neon, as can be seen in the key visual for Valorant Episode 4 Act 1.
So, when is the Valorant's new agent Neon "Sprinter" is releasing?
With Episode 4 Act 1 upcoming on January 12, 2022, players will have the chance to see the new agent in Valorant.
Accordingly, the storyline of Episode 3 of Act 3 of Valorant will conclude on January 11, 2022, in order to introduce the new elements of the shooter game.
Let's hope it's a really great agent of all time. Fingers Crossed.