Valorant Episode 8 Act 2: New Agent "Cipher" Revealed

# Meet Cipher: Valorant's Newest Controller

Riot Games has officially revealed "Cipher", the 25th agent joining the Valorant roster in Episode 8 Act 2. This new controller brings unprecedented utility control to the battlefield.

## Abilities Overview

**C - Firewall Protocol**: Deploy a digital barrier that slows enemies and reveals their position

**Q - Scan Pulse**: Send out a radar pulse that marks enemies within range

**E - Override**: Hack enemy utility and turn it against them

**X (Ultimate) - System Crash**: A massive EMP that disables all enemy abilities in a large radius

## Release Date

Cipher will be available when Episode 8 Act 2 launches on November 5th, 2025.

## Meta Impact

Pro players are already theorizing how Cipher will shake up the competitive meta, especially on tech-heavy maps like Bind and Haven.