inclusivity has been a part of video games for ages, and it seems brave wants to put its best foot forward as well. previously, riot games confirmed the relationship between killjoy and raze, making them the first queer couple in the game. recently it was rumored that riot might add a non-binary agent to valorant. that rumor has come true, and we have the answer to Clove's gender in bravery.
Valorant introduces a new non-binary agent: Clove!
yes, carnation (see list of abilities) is the first and official non-binary agent in valorant. it was officially confirmed by john goscicki, the agents lead at riot games. throughout the development q&a, cloves have been treated with de/them pronouns. when asked about Clove's gender identity, goscicki said,
When creating an agent, we strive to authentically represent a diverse group of characters that reflect our global player base. this extends beyond just location and culture – Cloves' gender identity, along with their personality and unique playstyle, is an equally important aspect that has helped shape who they are as a valiant agent.
it's worth noting that brave agents represent a set of people, culture and the wider player base. having a non-binary agent in the game will inspire more people who didn't feel included in the brave community before. Giving raze and killjoy a real queer identity and relationship after two years of building up through multiple banners, voice lines and animations was already a good step forward. same pic.twitter.com/4pRxnNi4VK — VALORANT (@VALORANT) October 23, 2023
