First-person tactical hero shooter VALORANT is a free-to-play title created and released by Riot Games. The game was teased in October 2019 under the pseudonym Project A, then on April 7, 2020, a closed beta with restricted access started. On June 2, 2020, the game was officially released. After the release VALORANT gets a new episode and season every 6 or 7 months.
With the help of several seasons, developers have created free content drops for their players. The 5v5 tactical FPS is free to play. But the development team may make money. And release additional content by selling Battle Passes and new seasons.
Here are all the VALORANT Season Start and End dates to help you stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the game.
Riot Games also released 5 episodes for the VALORANT game now, and they are listed below!
- Episode 1: Ignition
- Episode 2: Formation
- Episode 3: Reflection
- Episode 4: Disruption
- Episode 5: Dimension
- Episode 6: Revelation
Here are the VALORANT‘s episodes and acts start and end dates below!
| EPISODE or ACT | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 – Act 1 | June 20, 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
| Episode 1 – Act 2 | August 4, 2020 | October 13, 2020 |
| Episode 1 – Act 3 | October 13, 2020 | January 12, 2021 |
| Episode 2 – Act 1 | January 12, 2021 | March 2, 2021 |
| Episode 2 – Act 2 | March 2, 2021 | April 27, 2021 |
| Episode 2 – Act 3 | April 27, 2021 | June 22, 2021 |
| Episode 3 – Act 1 | June 22, 2021 | September 8, 2021 |
| Episode 3 – Act 2 | September 8, 2021 | November 2, 2021 |
| Episode 3 – Act 3 | November 2, 2021 | January 11, 2022 |
| Episode 4 – Act 1 | January 11, 2022 | March 1, 2022 |
| Episode 4 – Act 2 | March 1, 2022 | April 27, 2022 |
| Episode 4 – Act 3 | April 27, 2022 | June 21, 2022 |
| Episode 5 – Act 1 | June 22, 2022 | August 22, 2022 |
| Episode 5 – Act 2 | August 23, 2022 | October 17, 2022 |
| Episode 5 – Act 3 | October 18, 2022 | January 9, 2023 |
| Episode 6 – Act 1 | January 10, 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Episode 6 – Act 2 | March 7, 2023 | June 10, 2023 (Estimated) |
Here is the a new character, game mode, or map to the base game below!
| Act/Episode | Agents | Map | Game Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 – Act 1 | Reyna | Ascent | Competitive, Spike Rush |
| Episode 1 – Act 2 | Killjoy | – | Deathmatch |
| Episode 1 – Act 3 | Skye | Icebox | Snowball Fight |
| Episode 2 – Act 1 | Yoru | – | Escalation |
| Episode 2 – Act 2 | Astra | – | – |
| Episode 2 – Act 3 | – | Breeze | – |
| Episode 3 – Act 1 | KAY/O | – | – |
| Episode 3 – Act 2 | – | Fracture | – |
| Episode 3 – Act 3 | Chamber | – | – |
| Episode 4 – Act 1 | Neon | – | – |
| Episode 4 – Act 2 | – | – | – |
| Episode 4 – Act 3 | Fade | – | – |
| Episode 5 – Act 1 | – | Pearl | – |
| Episode 5 – Act 2 | – | – | – |
| Episode 5 – Act 3 | Harbor | – | – |
| Episode 6 – Act 1 | – | Lotus | – |
| Episode 6 – Act 2 | Gekko | – | – |
VALORANT is divided into seasons, which typically last for around three months each. Each season introduces new content and updates, including new agents, maps, game modes, and ranked play features. Here’s a brief overview of each season:
- Season 1: The first season of Valorant introduced players to the game’s core mechanics and gameplay. It also featured the introduction of the ranked play system, where players could compete to climb the leaderboard and earn rewards.
- Season 2: The second season introduced a new agent named Yoru, who brought new abilities and gameplay mechanics to the game. It also introduced the ‘Act Ranks’ system, which allowed players to earn unique rewards based on their performance in the game.
- Season 3: Season 3 introduced a new map, ‘Icebox,’ and the ‘Episode Ranks’ system, which allowed players to earn rewards based on their performance throughout the entire season.
- Season 4: Season 4 introduced a new agent named Neon, who brought new abilities and gameplay mechanics to the game. It also featured the return of the ‘Act Ranks’ system, which allowed players to earn unique rewards based on their performance in the game.
- Season 5: Season 5 introduced a new game mode called ‘Replication,’ which allowed players to play with multiple copies of the same agent. It also featured the ‘Episode Ranks’ system, which allowed players to earn rewards based on their performance throughout the entire season.
- Season 6: The latest season of Valorant introduced a new agent named Gekko, who brought new abilities and gameplay mechanics to the game. It also features the ‘Act Ranks’ system, which allows players to earn unique rewards based on their performance in the game.
When is the next ACT in VALORANT season?
VALORANT players can anticipate the release of Episode 6, Act 2, on March 7, 2023. The exact release timing still has to be confirmed by Riot Games. We will update you when they confirming the new date.
Each season introduces new content and updates, so it’s important to stay informed about the latest features. We hope that this guide has provided you with a helpful overview of all the Valorant seasons and their key features.
Watch the VALORANT’s Episode 6: Act II Kickoff video below!