Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 Release Date, Details, New Map, and More

Valorant Episode 5 Act 1

Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 is just around the corner, and fans of the competitive shooter throughout the world are eagerly looking forward to all the content that the new Valorant update will bring to the title.

While the detailed patch notes of the Episode 5 Act 1 update haven’t been released by Riot Games as of yet, we have seen plenty of leaks and teasers in the past to get the general idea of what the Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 patch will bring to the table.

The Episode 5 Act 1 update is set to bring a plethora of new content to Valorant. These include a new map, a fresh Battle Pass, and a number of adjustments to the existing Agents. Here’s everything we know so far about Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 release.

Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 Release Date

The exact release date of Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 hasn’t been set in stone as of yet, but we can get an accurate idea of its release from the current Battle Pass. The Episode 4 Act 3 Battle Pass is set to conclude on June 21, 2022, which means fans can expect the new update to land around June 22nd, 2022.

Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 Reveal Livestream

Riot Games will be hosting a developer livestream on June 16, 2022, at 10AM PT to reveal the contents of the upcoming Episode 5 Act 1 update.

Fans interested to get a sneak peek at the update will be able to catch the action live on the official Twitch handle of the competitive shooter.

Valorant Episode 5 Act 1 New Map

The new map is perhaps the most anticipated aspect of the Episode 5 Act 1 update. Riot Games has teased this map multiple times in the past, while dataminers have managed to dig up info that is directly related to this new Valorant map.

From what we know so far, the new Valorant map will be set in Lisbon, Portugal, and might be located in an underwater dome of some sort, according to leaks.