Abyss
Bind
Corrode
Haven
Pearl
Split
Sunset
Recently Rotated Out
Ascent
Breeze
Fracture
Icebox
Lotus
Rotation History & Timeline
Season 2025 Act 6 (Current)
ACTIVEOctober 14-15, 2025 - Present (Patch 11.08)
Added Maps
- • Sunset (returned)
- • Pearl (returned)
- • Split
Removed Maps
- • Ascent
- • Lotus
Season 2025 Act 5
August 20, 2025 - October 14, 2025 (Patch 11.04)
Added Maps
- • Abyss (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Icebox
Season 2025 Act 2
March 5, 2025 - August 20, 2025 (Patch 10.04)
Added Maps
- • Icebox (returned)
- • Ascent (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Bind
- • Abyss
Notes: Waylay added as new agent.
Season 2025 Act 1
January 8, 2025 - March 5, 2025 (Patch 10.00)
Added Maps
- • Fracture (returned)
- • Lotus (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Ascent
- • Sunset
Notes: Tejo added as new agent. Valorant switched from Episodes to Seasons.
Episode 9 Act 1
June 26, 2024 - January 8, 2025 (Patch 9.0)
Added Maps
- • Abyss (entered competitive)
- • Split (returned)
- • Pearl (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Icebox
- • Lotus
Notes: Abyss officially entered competitive rotation.
Episode 8 Act 3
June 11, 2024 - June 26, 2024 (Patch 8.11)
Added Maps
- • Haven (returned)
- • Icebox (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Breeze
- • Split
Notes: Abyss added as 11th map. Map rotation now only applies to Competitive, Premier, and Deathmatch.
Episode 7 Act 2
August 29, 2023 - January 9, 2024 (Patch 7.04)
Added Maps
- • Sunset (entered competitive in patch 7.05)
- • Breeze (returned)
Removed Maps
- • Fracture
- • Pearl
Notes: Sunset added as 10th map.
Episode 6 Act 3
April 25, 2023 - June 27, 2023 (Patch 6.08)
Added Maps
- • Bind (returned with rework)
Removed Maps
- • Icebox
Notes: Bind returned with major rework.
Episode 6 Act 1
January 10, 2023 - April 25, 2023 (Patch 6.0)
Added Maps
- • Lotus (entered competitive in patch 6.01)
- • Split (returned with rework)
Removed Maps
- • Bind
- • Breeze
Notes: Lotus added as 9th map (3-site map). Split returned with major changes.
Episode 5 Act 1
June 22, 2022 - January 10, 2023 (Patch 5.0)
Added Maps
- • Pearl (introduced as 8th map)
Removed Maps
- • Split (temporarily removed)
Notes: Pearl introduced as 8th map. Split removed from competitive/unrated queues.
Understanding Map Rotation
How Valorant's competitive map pool system works
Seven Map System
Valorant maintains exactly seven maps in the competitive pool at any time. This ensures optimal variety while preventing player overwhelm and maintaining competitive integrity.
Why Seven Maps?
Seven maps provide perfect balance for competitive play, allowing equal bans in best-of-three and best-of-five formats without map repetition.
Rotation Schedule
- Every Act: Maps rotate in and out of competitive pool
- Strategic Timing: Changes align with agent releases and updates
- Community Input: Player feedback influences rotation decisions