The ongoing VALORANT Episode 9 Act 2 brought a host of exciting updates to the game, but it’s time to shift our focus as the upcoming Act is on the horizon. As anticipation builds, the community eagerly awaits the arrival of VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3, eager to uncover its release date and what new content it will bring.
Players are particularly interested in getting a sneak peek at the upcoming additions. With that in mind, we’ve compiled all the important details regarding the start date and leaks for VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3.
When is the Start Date for VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3?
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VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3 is set to kick off on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, as indicated by the countdown timer in the current battle pass. Here are the start times for different regions:
- Pacific Time (PT): 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time (MT): 3:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 4:00 PM
- Eastern Time (ET): 5:00 PM
- BrasÃlia Time (BRT): 6:00 PM
- British Time (BST): 10:00 PM
- Central European Time (CET): 11:00 PM
- Eastern European Time (EET): 12:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 7:00 AM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 6:00 AM
- Indian Standard Time (IST): 7:30 AM
- China Standard Time (CST): 6:00 AM
It’s worth noting that there will be a brief period of downtime following the start time, during which Riot Games will perform maintenance on the servers. The competitive queue will be disabled until you download and install the latest update.
What Leaks Can We Expect?
While no new agents or maps are expected in the upcoming update following the recent addition of the Vyse agent, leaks suggest that the competitive map pool for Episode 9 Act 3 will include the following:
- Abyss
- Ascent
- Bind
- Haven
- Pearl
- Split
- Sunset
Regarding map changes, Sunset is set to undergo a small rework, particularly noticeable at the B site and mid. Additionally, two new bundles, Doombringer and Arcane Season 2, have been officially confirmed to debut in the upcoming patch.
