VALORANT's 5th Anniversary Update: New Features, Map Changes, and Gifting System Unveiled
April 29, 2025
On April 30, 2025, VALORANT will launch Season 2025 // Act III, coinciding with the game's five-year anniversary.
Paid track rewards in the new Battle Pass will feature the Solarex Relic melee weapon and various themed sprays and cards.
Free track rewards in the Battle Pass will include a Killbanner Flex, Solarex Sheriff, and Peeking Vents Spray.
Players should prepare for the ranked reset and the conclusion of the current Battle Pass as the update approaches.
Fracture will be removed from the competitive map pool, while Sunset will be added, requiring teams to adjust their strategies.
Riot Games will conduct server maintenance during the update rollout, lasting several hours before the new content is available.
To celebrate VALORANT's anniversary, the game will reintroduce Episode 1 music in menus and during matches.
The Divergence collection and Duo's Day capsule will be available starting May 1, 2025, allowing players to gift bundles.
This update will introduce new features, agent updates, and a fresh Battle Pass, with a revamped competitive map rotation.
A new gifting feature will allow players to gift items to friends, starting with Featured Store items.
The update will also include new skin lines, with individual skins expected to cost around 2,175 VP each.
A soft rank reset will occur, requiring players to play matches to regain their rank, which may be lower than before.
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