A new leak has surfaced that may offer the first look at Riot Games’ unannounced Valorant MMOFPS, rumored to be codenamed “Project T.”
The first screenshot leak
The image, shared by SargeOP_ on X and credited to well-known leaker PlayerIGN, appears to show an early development build of Riot’s mysterious new shooter. The image depicts a colorful, grid-based testing map with “10m” distance markers, an unfinished environment, and a UI featuring health, armor, and weapon indicators, clear signs of a first-person shooter foundation.
In the screenshot, a character dressed in red and blue is holding a vibrant, futuristic pink rifle. A message on-screen reads, “Try that tricked out AR!”, hinting that players might be able to customize weapons or upgrade them through gameplay.
The art style looks stylized and vibrant, reminiscent of Valorant’s signature design. However, the scale of the environment and the grid-based testing area suggest this is from a prototype or development sandbox.
What we know about Project T
Job listings from Riot previously described the studio’s unannounced FPS project as a “highly recognizable stylized game,” which has moved from early prototype to pre-production. The project is believed to be set in the Valorant universe, though it’s not a direct sequel or spin-off of Valorant itself.
According to the leaks, Project T is being described as either an MMOFPS or an extraction shooter, featuring:
- Seasonal updates
- Personal quarters or player progression systems
- Large-scale multiplayer combat
While these details haven’t been confirmed, they suggest that Riot could be expanding the Valorant universe into a new genre, possibly blending tactical shooter mechanics with social or MMO-style progression.
What the community thinks
The leaked image has sparked widespread speculation. Some fans believe Project T could be Riot’s take on games like Escape from Tarkov or The Division, focusing on team-based, mission-driven gameplay. Others think it might evolve into a persistent world FPS connected to Valorant’s lore.
Sarge clarified that the project is “set in the Valorant universe but is not Valorant itself.” Until Riot makes an official statement, it remains uncertain whether Project T is an experimental prototype or a full-scale standalone game.
Take it with caution
As with any early leak, details should be taken with a grain of salt. Riot has multiple unannounced projects in development, including their fighting game (Project L) and an MMORPG. This could be another early concept that may still evolve significantly before an official reveal.
Whether Project T turns out to be an MMOFPS, an extraction shooter, or something entirely new, the early leak gives fans an exciting glimpse into Riot’s potential next big universe expansion.
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