Summary:
- Riot Games is likely working on a new FPS set in the VALORANT universe, though it may feature completely new characters.
- Job listings for an Associate Art Director on Riot Games’ website sparked rumors after fans noticed—and later saw removed—details mentioning experience with FPS games and VALORANT’s universe.
- Around the same time, a leak from a user named SargeOP mentioned a game called “Project T,” described as an MMOFPS currently in development.
There appears to be a new project in the works for Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends and VALORANT. Recent job listings and leaked materials point toward an unannounced first-person shooter (FPS) title currently in development. What ‘s more, this new game is apparently set in the VALORANT universe, and fans are already intrigued, Here’s what we know so far about this new Riot FPS.
Clues from Job Listings
The rumor started after fans found a new job opening on Riot’s official website. The listing was for an Associate Art Director who would focus on 3D character art for an “unpublished R&D product.”
What caught people’s attention was that the job description mentioned experience with the FPS genre and VALORANT’s intellectual property (IP). Basically, Riot was looking for someone who knew how to design characters for a shooter similar to VALORANT.
Interestingly, after media outlets started reporting on it, Riot quietly removed the VALORANT references from the job post. That move only made fans more curious—and convinced many that the company is indeed trying to keep the project secret for now.
What the Job Listing Tells Us
The position involved designing characters, creatures, clothing, and props, which hints that this project might include an entirely new cast of characters—not just the same VALORANT agents we already know.
The listing also mentioned that the project is moving from prototype to pre-production and full production, meaning Riot isn’t just experimenting—it’s actually building something concrete. That’s a big sign that the new FPS is well past the early planning stage.
The “Project T” Leak
Around the same time, a leaker known as SargeOP posted screenshots of something called “Project T.” The images showed a character in red and blue clothing holding a weapon, though the face was blurred out. The leak described it as an MMOFPS, meaning it could mix large-scale online gameplay with traditional first-person shooting.
According to the leaker, the game might feature seasonal content and personal spaces where players can customize and progress over time. That suggests a live-service model similar to other popular shooters like Destiny 2 or The Division.
Not the Same as VALORANT Mobile
To be clear, this new Riot FPS isn’t VALORANT Mobile. That game was officially announced years ago and is being co-developed with Lightspeed Studios. It recently launched in China on August 19, 2025, after getting tens of millions of pre-registrations.
Since VALORANT Mobile already has its own team and timeline, this new project is clearly something different—possibly a full-scale PC or console game.
Riot’s Growing Game Universe
Riot Games has been busy expanding its franchises in all directions. Beyond VALORANT, the company is developing 2XKO, a fighting game set in the League of Legends universe, and is still working on its long-awaited League of Legends MMO.
If this new FPS does turn out to be set in the VALORANT universe, it would fit perfectly with Riot’s strategy of turning its biggest IPs into multi-genre franchises. VALORANT’s mix of tactical gunplay and rich character lore gives Riot a lot of room to experiment with new styles of gameplay and storytelling.
Conclusion
No one has confirmed anything yet, but job listings and leaked images hint that a new Riot FPS is on the way. The real question is what kind of game it’ll be—a competitive shooter, a story-driven adventure, or something entirely new? With Valorant’s massive success, expanding its universe feels like the next big move. Fans will just have to wait and see what Riot has planned.
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