The anticipation rounds up closer as the Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release date approaches. The current act is in the midst of wrapping up, yet Riot Games is ready to shake things by bringing fresh content in. Definitely, this gets players excited as a new adventure unfolds in front of them on October 23, 2024. Here’s everything you have to know about its release, from map rotation to its content.
Release Date and Time
Riot Games is heightening the thrills! Episode 9 Act 3 is coming up on your screens this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. During this time, the servers will be offline for maintenance before the new act goes live. However, the release time for it will differ depending on your region. Check the listed times and don’t forget to set a reminder.
- Pacific Time (PT): 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time (MT): 3:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 4:00 PM
- Eastern Time (ET): 5:00 PM
- Brasília Time (BRT): 6:00 PM
- British Time (BST): 10:00 PM
- Central European Time (CET): 11:00 PM
- Eastern European Time (EET): 12:00 AM (next day)
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 7:00 AM (next day)
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 6:00 AM (next day)
- Indian Standard Time (IST): 7:30 AM (next day)
- China Standard Time (CST): 6:00 AM (next day)
Competitive Map Pool
Daunting competition awaits in Valorant Episode 9 Act 3. You’ll have to take the challenge on further as the map pool for competitive mode rotates. While Riot have not confirmed nor given hints on the new lineup, leaks have circled around to bring excitement. Based on these, it’ll feature diverse playing environments to test your skills and ways around these maps. Unfortunately, Riot rotated out the maps, Icebox and Lotus, in the map pool for the upcoming act. So, here is the expected Episode 9 Act 3 competitive map pool:
- Abyss: Breathe in for an underwater battle theme with this map. It is Valorant’s latest map addition that brings a refreshing and unique vertical gameplay experience.
- Ascent: May the central courtyard remain your favorite playground. This map set in Italy is popular among players for its vast ground and mechanical doors.
- Bind: Teleporters challenge players in these desert-themed maps. Strategies play a critical role with this map, as it will let you make quick rotations.
- Haven: Lone map to have three bomb sides that will let you develop diverse strategic options.
- Pearl: Take another dive in for long sightlines in the circular layout of this underwater city map.
- Split: Challenge yourself in this two-site map that highlights vertical gameplay. It finally would be making its return to the competitive pool.
- Sunset: Rumors go around that this competitive map will receive a small rework. The Los Angeles-inspired map will possibly have minor adjustments on B site and mid area.
New Content and Features
Loads of exciting additions came up to Valorant during the past months that enhanced the gameplay experience of players. It might be a bit saddening, but Episode 9 Act 3 won’t feature any new agents or maps on its October release. Despite this, Riot assures players to come up with new contents that will bring something good to the table.
Prepare for a new Battle Pass to slam their way past the old one. It is certain to bring joy with the cosmetic items, player cards, and other unlockable goodies. Besides, skin bundles are ready to shift things around with Doombringer and Arcane Season 2 bundles. For now, the details for Doombringer are still unknown, yet the community is expecting it to give menace in plays. Meanwhile, the anticipation for Arcane Season 2 skin bundle surges after the success of the previous series.
Conclusion
Players are getting giddy for an exciting unveiling of the awaited new chapter. The Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release date is scheduled for October 23, 2024. With this, changes are about to come for the Valorant community, including rotation on the competitive map pool. It will definitely boost the level of competition and expand the map knowledge of players throughout the new act.
For this upcoming release, there won’t be any additions on the map or agent roster. However, there will still be new battle passes and skin bundles that will go live after the update. Certainly, all you just need to do is turn on your alarms and be there at square.
