Enchant Your Arsenal: Valorant Introduces the Evori Dreamwings Skinline
On June 27, Valorant is set to dazzle players with the release of its latest skinline, Evori Dreamwings. This new addition promises a blend of magical aesthetics and dynamic gameplay enhancements, making it a must-have for any Valorant enthusiast. Let’s delve into what makes Evori Dreamwings truly special.
Inspirations
Product Manager Laura Baltzer stated that the Magical Girl genre deeply inspired the creation of the Evori Dreamwings skinline. The development process was challenging, involving many first-time efforts to ensure the skinline resonated with players who cherish this genre.
“There were so many inspirations for Evori Dreamwings. Magical Girls is a genre that so many people on the team have grown up with and still love to this day. The stories, but also the art and the music, have been making us smile for a long time. It sounds cheesy to say, but really the members of the team inspired me every day.”-Laura Baltzer, Product Manager @ Riot Games
But the little critters didn't exist from the beginning of the design process and were added in much later. But after going through many variations, the current familiars were chosen as the developers and designers wanted to "wanted players to be able to see bits of their own personalities and feelings in the Familiars."
Personalization Galore
Players can personalize their weapons with four color options: lavender, pink, green, and orange. These variants not only change the weapon’s appearance but also the visual effects of the finisher, allowing players to coordinate and assemble unique teams with their friends.
The Evori Dreamwings skinline also comes with an array of accessories, including:
- Ghost
- Spectre
- Odin
- Vandal
- Melee (Evori's Spellcaster)
- Gun Buddy (Interactive, reaccts to nearby Dreamwings buddies)
- 5 x Player Cards (Animated)
- 5 Titles (Matching)
Magical Familiars with Unique Personalities
Central to the Evori Dreamwings skinline are its charming familiars, each imbued with distinct magical traits and personalities. These companions include Evori, Lunari, Solari, Terrari, and Amari. Each familiar not only accompanies players throughout matches but also reacts and emotes based on gameplay actions.
- Evori, the Butterfly: Symbolizes transformation and growth.
- Lunari, the Cat: A natural leader, symbolizing the moon and night.
- Solari, the Mouse: Energetic and bold, symbolizing stars and fireworks.
- Terrari, the Rabbit: Strong and loyal, symbolizing diamonds and nature.
- Amari, the Bear: Kind and loving, symbolizing love and hearts.
These familiars transform, animate, and even show their moods—jumping when players jump, getting focused during ADS, and even falling asleep if left idle for too long.
“In designing each Familiar, we intentionally crafted distinct personalities for each one, aiming to enhance these personalities with unique facial expressions.”
-Lee Bledsoe, Visual Effects @ Riot Games
Terrari the Rabbit falling asleep due to inactivity (Image Source: Riot Games)Upgrades and Visual Splendor
The Evori Dreamwings skinline covers a range of weapons including the Vandal, Spectre, Odin, Ghost, and introduces a new melee weapon archetype (wand), the Evori’s Spellcaster wand. Including a brand new idle pose, equip, left and right lick animations as well as a brand new inspect. Evori's Spellcaster wand also comes included with its own familiar - Evori, who will flutter around during inspects and provides unique effects and sounds.
Evori's Spellcaster, the new melee weapon in the Evori Dreamwings bundle (Image Source: Riot Games)
The different weapons of the Evori Dreamline skinline (Image Source: Riot Games)Weapon Features:
- Custom Models and Gemstone Materials: Every weapon boasts a unique design adorned with gemstone materials.
- Sparkling Equip Animations: Summon your weapon with dazzling, sparkling animations.
- Custom Firing Sounds and Muzzle Flash Effects: Enhance your auditory experience with tailored sounds for each shot.
- Finisher Transformation: The final blow transforms the map into a starry night sky accompanied by unique music, making each kill a spectacular event.
The finisher creates a starry sky with the familiars showing up as constellations (Image Source: Riot Games)Like other upgradable skins in the game, the Evori Dreamwings
- Level 1: Introduces the custom model and gemstone material.
- Level 2: Adds custom firing sounds and muzzle flash visual effects.
- Level 3: Familiars come to life, reacting to gameplay with animations for firing, moving, and idling.
- Level 4: Features a custom Kill Banner, kill sound, and a Finisher that sees familiars flying into the sky, transforming the map’s visual theme.
The Evori Dreamwings skinline blends magical lore with dynamic in-game enhancements, offering Valorant players an enchanting and immersive experience. With its release just around the corner on June 27, players are eagerly awaiting the chance to harness the celestial power of the Dreamwings. Prepare to light up the night sky and bring a touch of magic to your battles with this captivating new skinline.
Featured Image Source: Riot Games
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