Unlocking Valorant Episode 8 Act 1: A Comprehensive Guide to the New Battle Pass

With the imminent release of Episode 8 Act 1 in Valorant, anticipation is building within the community for the exciting updates it brings. While the spotlight has been on the new agent and map tweaks, the Battle Pass comes bearing fresh cosmetics that are causing a stir.

Here's your all-encompassing guide to Valorant's upcoming Battle Pass in Episode 8 Act 1!

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass: Release Date

According to Valorant's official blog post, Episode 8 Act 1 is scheduled for release on January 10th. The expected update time is 7 PM ET (12 AM GMT), marking the first episode launch since the introduction of Iso in Episode 7 Act 3.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass: Price

While no official announcement has been made, it is anticipated that the Battle Pass for Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 will be priced at 1,000 Valorant Points, equivalent to 10 euros. Unfortunately, Battle Passes cannot be purchased with Kingdom Credits.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass: Gun Skins

Renowned leaker @ValorLeaks has recently shared multiple screenshots, offering a glimpse of the skins featured in Episode 8 Act 1 of Valorant.

• Fiber Optic Skinline: Embraced by the Valorant community, this skinline boasts fine details and four different colors, featuring skins for Classic, Marshal, Spectre, and Ghost.
• Guardrail Skinline: Sporting a simple design with black and golden shades, the Guardrail Skinline lacks intricate details, dividing opinions within the community.
• Tactiplay Skinline: Uniquely comical, the Tactiplay Skinline stands out with its playful design, although it may not appeal to those already owning similar toy gun-themed bundles.
• Guardrail Hammer: As straightforward as its name, the Guardrail Hammer mirrors the design of the Guardrail Skinline.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass: Playercards

The Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass includes 13 Playercards, some offering tantalizing hints about Valorant's future.

Omen's Playercard features a sneak peek of the new Outlaw Sniper, rumored to fire two bullets simultaneously, potentially capable of killing half-armored players with a single shot.

Additionally, a teaser about the Episode 8 Act 2 agent, set for release in March, is expected.

Other Playercards showcase Iso, Neon, Jett, and even a nostalgic nod to the dab era, evoking a time when the dab was considered cool.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Battle Pass: Sprays

In the realm of Spray animations, Sage, Chamber, and Jett take the spotlight, but it's Killjoy's animated Spray that has captured the community's favor.