Valorant drops cinematic trailer for Episode 6 Act 1

Valorant drops cinematic trailer for Episode 6 Act 1

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Valorant, the popular first-person shooter game developed by Riot Games, is set to release its Episode 6 Act 1: Revelation on January 10th. This update will introduce a brand new map to the game, which is set in the Western Ghats region of India and features the locations of Harbor and Astra.

The map layout, which was revealed in the trailer for the update, shows that it will have three sites similar to Haven. In addition to the new map, it seems that there will also be changes to the existing Split map, as Omen can be seen cutting a Bonsai tree in the trailer.

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Players can expect to see Astra and Fade walking around the new map in the trailer, and a blueprint of the map is shown when Fade takes a phone from an enemy. The update is highly anticipated by fans of the game, and it’s sure to bring new challenges and strategic possibilities for players to enjoy. The map might end up having three sites to defend like Haven.

The trailer shows Sage getting some combat practice and Fade gathering info. Later on, Killjoy and Raze are found hanging out with Jett, while Astra and Harbor go on a mission in the new map in the Western Ghats. The developers have really worked on the cinematics this time in the trailer.

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Valorant Episode 6 Act 1: What do we know about it?

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One of the most highly anticipated additions in Valorant is the new map, which is set in the Western Ghats region of India and features the locations of Harbor and Astra. The map layout shows that it will have three sites similar to Haven, and it has been referred to as the “City of Flowers” by characters in the trailer.

In addition to the new map, there will also be changes to the map rotation system. Split will return to the competitive map pool, and Bind and Breeze will be removed. It is expected that the new map will also be added to the competitive map pool, though this has not yet been officially confirmed by Riot Games.

Players can also look forward to new rewards and skins in the battle pass, which is expected to be released on the same day as patch 6.0. However, details on these rewards have not yet been revealed.

There have also been rumors that the new “Premier” game mode, previously only available in Brazil, will be introduced in Episode 6 Act 1. This game mode is a path-to-pro for players, allowing them to form teams and compete in pre-scheduled matches. However, there has been no official confirmation from Riot Games on the release of this game mode.

Overall, Episode 6 Act 1: Revelation is shaping up to be a significant update for Valorant, with new content and gameplay options for players to enjoy. It is expected to go live on January 10th, though an official confirmation from Riot Games has not yet been made.

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