VALORANT is divided into episodes and acts, each with its own theme, content, and rewards. The current season is the Episode 9 Act 3, which started on October 23, 2024, and introduced many changes, such as new updates, Premier mode tweaks, and a new competitive map pool. However, many players are wondering when this act will end and what the next act will bring. Therefore, here’s a quick breakdown of the VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3 end date, followed by a quick overview of the upcoming content.
VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3 end date
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Each Act in VALORANT lasts about two months. Thus, players can expect the VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3 to end sometime around Jan. 7, 2025. Riot Games will announce the official date closer to the Act’s ending, though. This means that players have approximately a month left to enjoy the current season and all of its features.
As the end of Act 3 approaches, players can look forward to the upcoming VALORANT Episode 10 Act 1 which promises to bring exciting new content and features to the popular tactical shooter game.
VALORANT servers will be temporarily shut down for maintenance prior to the update. This downtime is necessary for developers to apply updates, add new features or address bugs. Maintenance typically takes a few hours, especially during the release of a new Act or Episode. The exact duration can differ by region. So, players are encouraged to check VALORANT’s official social media or server status website for real-time information.
According to the leaks so far, it seems like the next Episode is set to bring a new female agent to the VALORANT roster. VALORANT uploaded a video on all its social platforms to explain the changes in Patch 9.10. However, leakers spotted a new agent at 0:42 in the video during the agent select menu. There is not much detail about VALORANT Agent 27 at the moment apart from its icon.
Taking the previous release patterns into account, it seems like that next agent will be revealed during the upcoming VCT international tournament just like we saw the launch of Clove during VCT Masters Madrid and Vyse during VALORANT Champions.