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Hush in Season 26 Act VI

Season 26 Act VI brings Hush, a telekinetic Duelist from Guangdong — the timeline, the roster context and how to spend the week before launch.

What This New Act Release Actually Brings

On October 18, 2026 Riot revealed Hush, the ninth Duelist to join VALORANT, through the RISE AND FALL // Hush Agent Trailer on the official news page. The reveal is bound directly to Season 26 Act VI, which makes Hush the headline Agent content of the act rather than a mid-cycle addition.

Every act pairs a competitive reset with new Agent content, and for Duelist mains this is the biggest moment since Waylay. Hush introduces a telekinetic combat identity the roster has not used before — force manipulation instead of speed, explosions or deception.

The Act at a Glance

ItemDetailAvailabilityNotes
Reveal dateOctober 18, 2026Official channelsRISE AND FALL Agent Trailer, Season 26 Act VI branding
Expected launchOctober 27, 2026Live gameRegion-by-region rollout inside the Act VI window
Agent profile9th Duelist, telekinetic, Guangdong, ChinaOfficial news pageHeadline act content

Nine Duelists: How the Lineup Reads Now

  • Jett — extreme mobility; open maps and Operator play.
  • Raze — explosive area clearing; tight sites and utility-heavy executes.
  • Neon — speed-based entry; fast coordinated hits.
  • Phoenix — self-sufficient flashes; solo ranked impact.
  • Yoru — deception and repositioning; lurks and fake executes.
  • Reyna — snowball after opening kills; aim-focused queues.
  • Iso — dimensional dueling; isolated first-contact duels.
  • Waylay — aggressive disruption; coordinated entry sync.
  • Hush — telekinetic pressure; first contact and contested-space control.
Hush fills a gap rather than duplicating one: the roster has never had a Duelist who takes space by moving the space itself.

Using the Week Before Launch

1

Re-read the reveal material — slow the trailer down and log shard behaviour and any HUD hints at how the telekinetic tools work in combat.

2

Sharpen entry fundamentals — first-contact discipline, methodical angle clearing and trading are what Hush will reward.

3

Stockpile unlock resources — check the Agents panel at launch and use the active recruitment option rather than assuming an old currency or XP requirement.

4

Brief your stack — a new Duelist changes entry patterns; pre-planned support utility gets more out of week one.

5

Watch launch morning — patch notes, ability values and day-one balance adjustments appear with the act rollout.

Hush Against the Duelist Meta

DuelistSignature IdentityExpected Contrast with Hush
JettExtreme mobilityHush trades raw mobility for force control
RazeExplosive area clearingBoth clear space; Hush projects pressure at range
NeonSpeed-based entrySimilar tempo role, different mechanism
YoruDeception and repositioningHush is direct pressure, not misdirection
HushTelekinetic pressureContested-angle first contact; final ranking awaits kit numbers
Content creators will post Hush tier lists within hours of launch. Those rankings run on tiny samples and unfamiliar matchups — give the meta two to three weeks before trusting any of them.

Who Is Hush, Hush?

Hush comes from Guangdong, China and is built around one word: telekinesis. The reveal leans on atmosphere and identity — floating geometric shards, force-based space creation, violet and cyan energy — and the revealed mechanics now clarify how that identity plays.

The kit will follow VALORANT's standard structure of two basic abilities, one signature and one ultimate, with the signature expected to carry recurring round impact and the ultimate delivering a round-defining telekinetic swing. Follow the abilities overview for the confirmed numbers, and read the new agent page for the character side.

Release Timeline

Date / WindowMilestoneAvailabilityStatus
October 18, 2026Agent revealOfficial channelsConfirmed
October 19–26, 2026Coverage windowNews, social, communityExpected
October 27, 2026Playable launchLive game, Season 26 Act VIExpected
Launch rolloutRegional accessPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SRegion-dependent

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Hush new act release go live for Hush?
Hush is expected to become playable on October 27, 2026 within the Season 26 Act VI window. Riot's regional rollout decides the exact unlock time for each server region.
What are Hush's abilities and numbers?
Riot has confirmed a telekinetic Duelist from Guangdong, China, but ability Names and mechanics are revealed; exact live values still need verification yet. This wiki records figures only once they appear on the official Agents page.
How do I unlock Hush on launch day?
Open the Agents panel when Hush becomes available and follow the recruitment option shown there. Riot has not yet published a Hush-specific base unlock requirement, and Agent Mastery is a separate progression system.

Sources

Facts are checked against the linked material. Reported launch details and pre-release mechanics may change in the live client.