What will appear in VALORANT with the release of the new episode

A new episode called "Revelation" will be released with update 6.0. As before, the developers will make significant changes to the game. However, it is already known that the patch will affect the current map pool, not only returning the Split map, but also adding a completely new Lotus location. We propose to round up the available data and present a list of upcoming changes in VALORANT.

New Lotus card

The newest addition to VALORANT is the Lotus map, a beautiful place carved into Indian rock with beautiful architecture. This map has many distinctive gameplay features: the map consists of three bombsites, there are revolving doors that open with a switch, and there is a destructible connector.

However, the map will only enter competitive rotation with the release of patch 6.1, so players will have time to test it out first.

Return of Split

After some time, the Split card returned to the active pool. However, the developers did not change the basics of the map, making only minor changes:

• The open area in front of the A main for the attackers has been expanded and given a small ledge
• The rafter area has been partially removed so players can no longer position themselves in the corner itself
• In the center of the map, players can now silently drop down onto the platform
• Removed the window in the tower on the B site

Change in competitive nature

• With the new episode, the rank is reset
• Ranking win/loss will be slightly more dependent on future wins and losses, and slightly less on round difference
• For players whose ranks are far from their MMR: RR gain will depend more on individual performance rather than round difference

Other changes

• Breeze and Bind removed from competitive and unranked queues
• Players will be able to select specific weapon skin options as favorites