India, March 16 -- Riot Games used the stage of the Valorant Masters Santiago 2026 Grand Finals to unveil a new character for its tactical shooter, Valorant. The developer revealed Agent 30, named Miks, a Controller designed to support teammates while managing map control.

Controllers in Valorant usually block vision using smokes, but Miks adds support abilities that help teammates during fights. The agent uses sound-based powers and a gadget known as the M-Pulse device to influence combat situations.

According to Kevin Meier, the design of Miks focused on teamwork. He explained that the character is meant for players who prefer helping teammates and coordinating pushes instead of taking fights alone.

Music plays a central role in the ...