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It has been an exciting journey for Valorant enthusiasts since Riot Games launched its first-person shooter (FPS) title approximately three years ago. It has become a global phenomenon, following in the footsteps of Riot's immensely popular League of Legends. The game's dynamic nature keeps players hooked, thanks to a series of Episodes and Acts that introduce fresh content. Regular updates, including new skins, agents, maps, and game modes, ensure that players have an engaging and immersive experience.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the chronological progression of Valorant's Episodes and Acts, exploring the start and end dates, and anticipating what the future holds for Episode Eight next year.
Valorant's Seasonal Model
While Valorant doesn't strictly adhere to traditional seasons, it follows a seasonal model, breaking down the game into episodes. They last approximately 6 to 7 months. Each episode consists of three acts, each spanning around two months. This approach allows for a steady flow of new content without overwhelming players.
Current Episode and Act in Valorant
As of now, Valorant is in Act Three of Episode Seven, featuring the introduction of Iso, a flashy duelist. This episode also brought the map Sunset, the sentinel agent Deadlock, and a new Team Deathmatch mode.
Every Valorant Episode and Act Listed
To provide a comprehensive overview, let's break down the start and end dates of each Valorant episode and act, from the game's inception to the present day.
Episode 1: IGNITION (2nd June 2020 – 12th January 2021)
Act 1 (2nd June 2020 to 3rd August 2020)
Agent Released - Reyna
Map Released - Ascent
Game Modes Released - Competitive, Spike Rush
Act 2 (4th August 2020 to 13th October 2020)
Agent Released - Killjoy
Game Modes Released - Deathmatch
Act 3 (13th October 2020 to 12th January 2021)
Agent Released - Skye
Map Released - Icebox
Game Modes Released - Snowball Fight
Episode 2: FORMATION (12th January 2021 – 22nd June 2021)
Act 1 (January 12, 2021 – March 2, 2021)
Agent Released - Yoru
Game Modes Released - Escalation
Act 2 (March 2, 2021 – April 27, 2021)
Agent Released - Astra
Act 3 (April 27, 2021 – June 22, 2021)
Map Released - Breeze
Game Modes Released - Replication
Episode 3: REFLECTION (22nd June 2021 – 11th January 2022)
Act 1 (June 22, 2021 – September 8, 2021)
Agent Released - KAY/O
Act 2 (September 8, 2021 – November 2, 2021)
Map Released - Fracture
Act 3 (November 2, 2021 – January 11, 2022)
Agent Released - Chamber
Episode 4: DISRUPTION (11th January 2022 – 22nd June 2022)
Act 1 (January 11, 2022 – March 1, 2022)
Agent Released - Neon
Act 2 (March 1, 2022 – April 27, 2022)
Act 3 (April 27, 2022 – June 22, 2022)
Agent Released - Fade
Episode 5: DIMENSION (22nd June 2022 – 10th January 2023)
Act 1 (June 22, 2022 – August 23, 2022)
Map Released - Pearl
Act 2 (August 23, 2022 – October 18, 2022)
Act 3 (October 18, 2022 – January 10, 2023)
Agent Released - Harbor
Game Modes Released - Swiftplay
Episode 6: REVELATION (10th January 2023 – 22nd June 2023)
Act 1 (January 10, 2023 – March 7, 2023)
Map Released - Lotus
Act 2 (March 7, 2023 – April 25, 2023)
Agent Released - Gekko
Act 3 (April 25, 2023 – June 27, 2023)
Game Modes Released - Premier
Episode 7: EVOLUTION (27th January 2023 – 9th January 2024)
Act 1 (June 27, 2023 – August 29, 2023)
Agent Released - Deadlock
Game Modes Released - Team Deathmatch
Act 2 (August 29, 2023 – October 31, 2023)
Map Released - Sunset
Act 3 (October 31, 2023 – January 9, 2024)
Agent Released - Iso
Episode 8: Name Unknown (9th January 2024 – ?)
Act 1 (January 9, 2024 – ?)
What is Coming Next in Valorant?
The anticipation for Episode Eight, Act One is building up, with the expected start date being Tuesday, 9th January 2024. While the specifics of the new content remain a mystery, the community speculates about the possibility of a new map, game mode, or even a new weapon. Riot Games tends to provide insights into upcoming acts shortly, possibly around the holiday season.
