The Release Date in Context
Hush is the newest VALORANT Duelist, revealed by Riot Games on October 18, 2026. The character comes from Guangdong, China and is built around a telekinetic combat identity aimed at aggressive entry play. The reveal was anchored by the RISE AND FALL Agent Trailer and tied to the Season 26 Act VI content window, with October 27, 2026 listed as the expected playable date.
One caution before anything else: October 27 is an expected window, not a guaranteed schedule. Riot can adjust regional rollout or patch timing, so verify against the VALORANT news page before you book your first Hush sessions.
Confirmed Facts and Open Questions
| Category | Confirmed Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agent name | Hush, a Duelist | Official trailer and news page |
| Origin | Guangdong, China | Official character information |
| Combat identity | Telekinetic, entry-oriented | Trailer presentation |
| Ability names and values | Revealed; verify live values | Awaiting Riot ability details |
| Unlock method | Revealed; verify live values | Verify in the live client |
Getting Ready for the Launch
Watch the official trailer — absorb Hush's telekinetic visual language and design direction on the VALORANT YouTube channel before gameplay details arrive.
Track the news page daily — launch week carries the playable date confirmation, the ability reveal and the accompanying patch notes.
Save unlock resources — check the Agents panel at launch and follow the recruitment option shown for Hush.
Refresh Duelist fundamentals — practice entry timing, crosshair placement and trading on Jett or Raze; Hush rewards the same core skills.
Verify platform access — update your client on PC, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S ahead of time, since maintenance windows can delay access by hours.
Launch Prep Checklist
- Watch the RISE AND FALL Agent Trailer.
- Check Hush's live recruitment option in the Agents panel.
- Follow VALORANT news for the confirmed launch date.
- Warm up entry Duelist mechanics in ranked or Swiftplay.
- Update the game client on your platform.
- Review ability details once Riot publishes them.
Platform Access at Launch
- PC — supported at the launch window, with the client updated through the official site.
- PS5 — supported, on the same seasonal patch as PC.
- Xbox Series X|S — supported, with access tied to the same regional deployment.
- Regional caveat — maintenance schedules differ, so availability can land several hours apart between regions.
Who Is Hush, Hush?
Hush is a telekinetic Duelist from Guangdong, China — the ninth in the role and the headline Agent of Season 26 Act VI. The reveal confirms the name, the origin and the combat identity; it does not confirm the kit.
Track the character on the Hush agent page and the mechanical side on Hush abilities; launch-day logistics sit on our launch date page.
Release Timeline
| Date | Milestone | Availability | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | Official reveal | Official VALORANT channels | Confirmed |
| Season 26 Act VI | Season placement | Live seasonal content | Confirmed |
| October 27, 2026 | Playable launch | Live game, supported platforms | Expected |
| Launch rollout | Regional access | Region-dependent | Region-dependent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Facts are checked against the linked material. Reported launch details and pre-release mechanics may change in the live client.