Valorant has a new agent, and Riot unveiled her in front of the Champions crowd.
Hush is Valorant’s newest Duelist, revealed on October 18, 2026. This guide answers the questions players are searching for: when Hush comes out, what her abilities do, where she is from, and how to unlock her. It also lists what still has no official answer.
Updated October 21, 2026. The first version of this page was written before Riot showed her full kit, so the abilities section has been rewritten. Details can change, so verify them on Riot’s official channels.
Hush Release Date in Valorant: When Does Hush Come Out?
Hush comes out on October 27, 2026, according to Sheep Esports, Strafe, Dexerto and The Spike. Esportnow adds that it lines up with Act 6 and Patch 13.09, and that some regions may get her on October 28. We found that patch number in only one source, so confirm it in Riot’s patch notes.
No source we read gives an exact launch time. Is Hush out in Valorant yet? Not as of October 21.
The takeaway: Mark October 27, and check the patch notes for the time in your region.
Hush Abilities: Telekinesis, Flow, Flashbulb, Displacement and Suspension
Dexerto, The Spike and Esportnow list the same five abilities. The Spike attributes them to Riot and quotes Riot game designer Nicholas Smith. Costs and exact numbers were not given in the pages we read.
| Key | Ability | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Passive | Telekinesis | Picks up weapons, collects the Spike and uses map switches from a greater range |
| C | Flow | Places an anchor. After a short delay she is pulled toward it, and if she is airborne she briefly levitates first |
| Q | Flashbulb | A steerable flash that detonates on contact or after a delay and blinds players looking at it |
| E (signature) | Displacement | A redirectable projectile that pulls nearby players toward its center. Players who hit a surface or another player are concussed. It resets every two kills |
| X (ultimate) | Suspension | A steerable telekinetic wave that lifts caught players into the air and leaves them immobile when detonated |
An earlier leak reported by Sheep Esports described a different kit, with abilities such as Range Trigger and Charged Roll. The abilities above do not match it, so disregard that leak.
The takeaway: Hush is a duelist built around pulling, flashing and lifting enemies, with a passive that makes the Spike and weapons easier to grab.
Is Hush a Duelist? Role, Origin and Lore
Yes. What role is Hush? She is a Duelist, the game’s ninth, per Dexerto and Sheep Esports. Esportnow calls her the 30th agent, while Sheep Esports says she is Agent 31 by Riot’s internal numbering because Agent 8 does not exist.
Where is Hush from? Dexerto, Strafe and Beebom say she is from Guangdong, China, and Strafe and Esportnow call her the third Chinese agent after Sage and Iso. Esportnow adds that her reveal trailer, Rise and Fall, shows a close bond with her mother, who may have taught her these abilities. That is the writer’s reading, not a Riot statement.
The pages we read do not give Hush’s real name, her ethnicity beyond China, or what language she speaks. We will add them once Riot or a reliable source confirms them.
How to Unlock Hush
Sources list several routes, and they do not agree on every detail:
- Recruitment event: Esportnow says you earn 200,000 XP during a limited-time event. Sheep Esports mentions earning XP in the event without a figure.
- Kingdom Credits: 10,000, per Sheep Esports and Esportnow.
- Currency purchase: Sheep Esports says 1,000 VP. Esportnow writes 1,000 RP, about $10, which looks like a different label for the same price.
- Game Pass: Sheep Esports lists linking an active Xbox Game Pass account to your Riot account. See our Xbox Game Pass guide for what is included this month.
The Spike says she launches alongside the Agent Mastery system, a reward track unlocked by leveling her experience. Confirm every method on the in-game agent contract screen once she is live.
The takeaway: You will probably be able to unlock Hush without spending money, but check the exact method on launch day.
How the Reveal Built Up
Sheep Esports says Riot first showed the character in a September 14 developer update video and teased her through a battle pass playercard. Riot then revealed her with a cinematic trailer before the grand final of Valorant Champions in Shanghai on October 18, according to Sheep Esports, Strafe and Dexerto.
What Is Not Confirmed
- The exact launch time in each region.
- Ability costs, cooldowns and ranges. Esportnow gives rough figures, but they are approximate.
- Her real name and spoken language.
- The patch number, which one source gives as 13.09.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the old leaked kit. Range Trigger and Charged Roll are not her abilities.
- Assuming one start time worldwide. Some regions may get her a day later.
- Spending VP too early. You may be able to unlock her through the event or credits.
- Trusting one source for prices. The sources differ, so check in game.
FAQ
When does Hush release in Valorant?
October 27, 2026, with some regions possibly getting her on October 28.
Is Hush out in Valorant yet?
No. She was revealed on October 18 and arrives October 27.
Is Hush a Duelist?
Yes, she is Valorant’s ninth Duelist.
Where is Hush from?
Guangdong, China, according to Dexerto, Strafe and Beebom.
What language does Hush speak?
It has not been confirmed in the sources we read.
How do I unlock Hush?
Through the recruitment event, 10,000 Kingdom Credits, a currency purchase, or possibly a linked Game Pass account. Confirm in game.
What are Hush’s abilities?
Telekinesis, Flow, Flashbulb, Displacement and Suspension.
Final Thoughts
Hush looks like a mobile, control-heavy duelist, and the next confirmation to watch for is the patch notes on October 27. We will update this page then. Fortnite is another live-service game with seasonal events, and our Fortnitemares guide covers the current one. More are in our game guides.
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Sources: Sheep Esports, Strafe, Beebom, Dexerto, The Spike, Esportnow.