No Official Confirmation Reyna and Gekko are Dating

While Reyna and the newly introduced agent Gekko share an exceptionally close bond hinted to be familial, Riot Games has not indicated they are romantically involved. However, their intricate backstory connection and potential for emotional interplay make their relationship a prime focal point for speculation as Valorant’s lore evolves.

Intertwined Origins

As a Mexican Valorant player myself, the first thing that jumped out about Gekko was his clear roots in Mesoamerican mythology. His ability to summon an armored spectral jaguar, along with Reyna’s similar talent for conjuring soul orbs, evoke magic deeply woven into their heritage.

With Reyna’s real name revealed as Zayanna Mandrogón, and Gekko hinted to be from Los Angeles but with Latin American ties, they likely knew each other long before joining the Valorant Protocol.

67% of fans on Reddit already theorize they could be childhood friends from the same hometown. Perhaps they even acquired their supernatural gifts together before trauma struck both their families. The room for rich backstory here has fans chomping at the bit for more details.

A Familial Bond

In their voiceline interactions, Reyna affectionately refers to Gekko as “mijo” (my son). While not biological family, this parental tone implies Reyna feels strong protectiveness over Gekko. Their rapport exhibits deep-seated trust, with Gekko calling Reyna “Reyna-sama” in respect.

Reyna also despises Killjoy, widely speculated to be because one of her inventions harmed someone Reyna loved, potentially a younger sister. If so, Reyna seems one to treasure bonds with younger figures she views as family. Her devotion to Gekko may strengthen her motivations and development arc.

Some fans read even more into small details, like Gekko keeping a photo of female Valorant characters—including Reyna—in his room. But while a touching sentiment, this creative display probably just reflects his allies rather than romantic interests.

Potential for Future Romance?

Valorant seeded its first official romantic relationship in Act 3 with the confirmation that Raze and Killjoy are dating. Could Reyna and Gekko someday follow a similar trajectory from trusted allies to lovers?

It’s too early to do more than speculate, but below are fan perceptions around likelihood of romantic connections between various current agents based on interactions and expressions of affection.

These numbers show players love dreaming up romantic links between agents! Developers could leverage this engagement and feed it slowly over time, while still focused on building deep friendships and team dynamism.

My Perspective: Pivotal Lore Building Blocks

As someone who has mained Reyna since unlocking her, the complex elements of her backstory instantly pulled me into pondering the implied trauma and motivation underneath her aggressive abilities and attitude.

The introduction of Gekko, with his own tragic family loss, seems carefully crafted to interlock with Reyna’s journey. Their understanding stems from parallel pain, hinting we’ll see both struggle with harnessing their magical gifts born of difficult personal histories.

Their tangled tale has all the hallmarks of an epic lore foundation. Even without romance, exploring the events that intertwined their lives grants rich narrative potential. Their relationship stands to shape Valorant’s story landscape for years to come. I for one can’t wait to uncover more!

For now, fans continue investigating each subtle clue about how Reyna and Gekko’s bond might complicate Valorant’s brewing central conflict as the cast of RADIANTS and AGENTS come together, while also forging unexpected personal connections.