Riot Games’ first Indian Valorant agent, Harbor, was released on 18th October for the entire player base to enjoy. Being the first Indian character in the hero-based first-person shooter, Riot Games wanted to launch him with inspiration from the best of Indian cinema and music and authentically represent the multi-faceted and colorful country. The company organized a launch event in Mumbai, India for the release of Harbor. The fans were entertained by a number of Indian esports personalities, influencers, and celebrities during the event. Apart from the physical community event, Riot Games rolled out a number of digital activities for players to enjoy.

Fanfare & pomp at Mumbai for Harbor’s release

The launch party for Harbor saw the participation of famous Indian celebrities including Tanmay Bhat and Abhish Mathew. They were joined by Ocean Sharma and a number of well-known Indian influencers, including Ujjwal Chaurasia (Techno Gamerz), Naman Mathur (MortaL), Tanmay Singh (Scout) and Shagufta Iqbal (Xyaa). Valorant pro players including Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar, Rishab “Rakazone” Karanwal, Rohan “HydraFlick” Ledwani, and Sabyasachi “Antidote” Bose were also among those present. The event concluded with a performance from ARB4, Mangal Suvarnan, and Tienas, the music team that produced Harbor’s theme song, RAJA.

Talking about Harbor’s iconic launch, Riot Games’ India & South Asia Lead Marketing, Ashish Gupta said, “We have been humbled by the love and…