Riot Reveals VALORANT Duelist Hush, Set for October 27

Riot Games has revealed Hush, a new telekinetic Duelist for VALORANT, and announced that the agent is scheduled to join the game on October 27, 2026. The character was introduced during the VALORANT Champions Shanghai Grand Finals and is described as coming from Guangdong, China. Hush will be the game’s ninth Duelist. Riot’s announced ability set centers on manipulating objects and redirecting abilities in midair, alongside a movement skill and an ultimate that levitates players caught in its blast. The descriptions come from Riot’s reveal and developer material; how the abilities will perform in live matches has not yet been established. Hush’s passive, Telekinesis, allows her to interact with objects such as weapons, the Spike and switches from farther away. Reports describing the ability say it is not always available, with a cooldown and an on-screen indicator showing when it can be used. Her signature ability, Displacement, can be thrown and redirected while in flight. When it detonates, it pulls nearby players toward its center and concusses those who collide with a surface or another player. Riot’s description says it refreshes after every two kills. Flashbulb is...