Riot Games is switching up the competitive map pool of Valorant with the upcoming Season 25 Act 4 update, and fans are having mixed feelings towards this change.
Two fan-favorite maps, Pearl and Split, are making their exit from the rotation, prompting backlash from a portion of the community. Both of these maps have been the longest-standing maps in the current competitive pool, second only to Haven, which has remained in rotation for well over a year.
While fans may have a tough time bidding farewell to Pearl and Split for the time being, many others are excited for the new map pool that Valorant S25 Act 4 will bring to the game.
The void left by Pearl and Split in the competitive map pool will be replaced by Bind and an entirely new map. Bind was removed from the competitive pool alongside Abyss in the Valorant patch 10.04.
Details of the new Valorant map that’s coming to the game with the upcoming update still remain shrouded in mystery.
Fans looking to catch a sneak peek at the new map will have to tune in to the Valorant Masters Toronto 2025 showmatch, which is set to take place just before the grand final of the event on June 22nd.
When is Bind Returning To Valorant?
As mentioned earlier, Bind is returning to the competitive map rotation with the Valorant Season 25 Act 4 update. The highly anticipated update is scheduled to hit the live servers on June 24, 2025.
