Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Map Rotation: All maps in ranked

The first act of Valorant's Episode 8 is right around the corner! And with that, let's take a look at the leaked Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 map rotation. We can't wait to see everything new this act will bring to spice up the experience for veterans and newcomers alike. One thing is, of course, the big map rotation changes.

The last time we had a map rotation shift was back in Episode 7 Act 2, when a reworked Breeze was reintroduced into the map pool alongside the LA-inspired Sunset. According to credible leaks, in Episode 8 Act 1, one map will leave in favour of one more joining the roster.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 map rotation

After a lengthy absence since April 2023, it was shared by Valorleaks that Icebox will finally make its way back into the active map pool. Unfortunately, to make room for Icebox, we'll have to say goodbye to an iconic map: Haven.

Credit: Riot Games

Haven has been a competitive staple since Valorant's launch, offering a unique three-site layout. Many players are expressing disappointment at its departure, with some urging Riot to consider alternative options like removing Ascent or even abolishing map rotations altogether.

So, with all that being said, this is the speculated Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 map rotation"

All maps in ranked and unrated in Episode 8 Act 1

• Ascent
• Bind
• Breeze
• Icebox
• Lotus
• Split
• Sunset

Giving us three not currently in the rotation:

• Fracture
• Pearl
• Haven

It's important to note that these changes are tentative and subject to change! We'll keep our eyes peeled for any official updates from Riot and update this article as soon as more information is released.

How often do map rotations happen in Valorant?

While the exact schedule isn't set in stone, Riot Games typically updates the map pool every few months. Since the first rotation occurred in Episode 6 Act 3 and the most recent in Episode 7 Act 2, it seems likely we can expect a change in roughly every other Act.

As always, we'll keep you informed throughout the current act! If you want more content, why not check out everything we know about the upcoming Episode 8 Act 1?