Who Makes Valorant? A Deep Dive into the Teams Behind the Game
Answering the Primary Question
Valorant is a team-based first-person shooter tactical game developed and published by Riot Games, a renowned American game development studio known for their critically acclaimed multiplayer game, League of Legends.
Riot Games’ Journey to Developing Valorant
Founded in 2006, Riot Games initially started as a game development studio with the goal of creating a PC game unlike any other at the time, a multiplayer game called League of Legends. As the game became a global phenomenon, the team realized the demand for more competitive game modes. Riot’s vision expanded, and the game development focused on creating a next-generation PvP shooter. From this vision emerged Valorant.
The Developer’s Expertise
What makes Valorant’s development process outstanding is its expert team members. At Riot Games, more than half the developers are veteran staff members of League of Legends with years of experience. They work alongside world-renowned industry developers. This hybrid approach brought synergy to creating an unparalleled AAA game for PC and next-generation gaming platforms.
Engine and Design
Riot Games collaborates with the highly acclaimed Swedish game development powerhouse, DICE, under the authority of Electronic Arts, to improve their engine technology.
Key Engineering Teams and Contributors:
- Blaine Smith and Brad Murhpy: As senior gameplay designers on Valorant.
- Cindy Chang-Kimble and Sean Sullivan: Technical designers working closely on the game mechanics and gun play.
- Alex Francois: Narrative director focused on story, plot, and universe.
- Yvette Delgado-Rouilly: Narrative producer bringing the voices and backgrounds alive.
Project Timeline, Feedback, and Challenges
When it began: Project Valorant was officially started mid-2020. In this challenging period, we see:
Launch in May: Valorant, just a teenager in terms of age, successfully hit the PC console in spring.
"The Early Game Was Terrible for a Good Minute" – John Cashmere**, Lead Content Strategist & Game Sense Instructor.
But the challenges don’t end just there and a huge support from: * Valorant’s Community**: "we care about giving back", offering regular surveys for direct gamer feedback
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