Summary
- Riot Games is ready to treat fans and gamers to the ultimate surprise by revealing the newest competitive map coming to VALORANT.
- A showmatch between known gamer-influencers will showcase the new map features and battle experience just before the VCT Masters Toronto 2025 Grand Finals.
- Multiple teasers, leaks, and sneak-peeks over the past few days built up excitement for the new map, which will be available to play when Patch 11.00 launches.
The world of VALORANT gaming is in for two huge shake-ups in one day. VCT Masters Toronto 2025 promises to deliver high-stakes esports action at the tournament’s grand finals. Before crowning the champions, however, there is one more big reveal waiting for fans and players—a new VALORANT competitive map. Here’s everything we know so far about this upcoming battlefield and how you can witness its reveal.
Disguised Toast vs. tarik: A Star-Studded Showmatch
Riot Games has been offering brief teasers and sneak-peeks at this upcoming map, keeping fans waiting for more “crumbs”. Particularly, the Dev Update released on May 30 gave a few seconds of spoiler gameplay inside the map.
This time, they’re finally unveiling the newest addition to VALORANT’s map pool, and in an even more exciting way.
A showmatch on June 22 between gaming personalities Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang and Tarik “tarik” Celik will reveal the new map to players. They will lead opposing teams across the unfamiliar terrain, letting viewers experience secondhand how to navigate and fight within it. The showmatch is scheduled for 12 PM EDT (4 PM GMT) on the same day as the Masters Toronto 2025 Grand Finals.
Catch the Reveal at Masters Toronto 2025
Want to witness this big reveal in person? Fans attending Masters Toronto 2025 can catch double the action live at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Tickets remain available through AXS for those planning to attend. Meanwhile, the showmatch and tournament will stream live on the official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels.
Map Design and Gameplay Experience
The upcoming map design strays away from VALORANT’s usual aesthetic—a refreshing change of scenery in combat. Early concept art and gameplay snippets from the dev update show a rustic village covered in snow. This sharply contrasts with the futuristic designs of maps like Bind or Split.
Game designer Ryan Cousart explains that this new battleground will “shake up how you think about taking and holding sites.” Each bomb site features layered and complex designs that encourage strategy and smart moves around the map. Putting emphasis on map control, this new battlefield could revolutionize team strategies across all competitive levels.
Patch 11.00 Launch and Ranked Play
Players won’t have to wait too long to play on new combat grounds. It will become available when Patch 11.00 goes live just a few days after the VCT Masters Toronto Grand Finals. Unlike previous releases, you can even play it in ranked queues immediately from day one.
In the coming update, players can also look forward to a brand-new battle pass and an exclusive skin bundle at the in-game store. These additions are part of VALORANT’s five-year anniversary celebrations, which also include long-awaited features like the replay system and the transition to Unreal Engine 5.
For players still uncertain about trying out the new map, Riot Games has implemented a system that will ease this transition. During the first two weeks after release, players will only lose 50% of their usual Ranked Rating (RR) when they lose matches on the new map. Meanwhile, victories will still grant the full 100% RR. So, players can try out and get familiar with the new environment without fear of losing too much RR.
Conclusion
Ready for the addition that may change future ranked play and esports competitions? This new VALORANT map brings a new challenge for players, pro and casual alike, to explore and navigate. Fortunately, the Disguised Toast vs. tarik showmatch can give us the first glimpse of how to move around and take control of this map. Sharpen your skills and be ready for new strategies as we wait for the official launch of Patch 11.00. Meanwhile, stay tuned to follow the top-tier FPS action at the VCT Masters Toronto 2025.
