VALORANT's 5th Anniversary Update: New Features, Map Changes, and Gifting System Unveiled

April 29, 2025
VALORANT's 5th Anniversary Update: New Features, Map Changes, and Gifting System Unveiled
  • 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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