With Valorant Episode 7 Act 3 winding down, players are eagerly awaiting the launch of Episode 8 Act 1 in early 2024. This major update will kick off Valorant's competitive season with new content, balance changes, and more. But what exactly is the release date and start time for the new act?
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What Time Does New Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 release?
Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 will begin on January 8, 2024, at around 2 PM PDT (5 PM ET). However, the release time is still subject to change.
Leading up to the new act's launch, Episode 7 Act 3 will conclude on the same day. Typically some downtime and server maintenance occur for a few hours before a major patch like Episode 8 goes live.
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What to Expect in Valorant's New Act
As with all previous acts in Valorant, Episode 8 Act 1 delivers fresh content to reinvigorate the meta. Players can anticipate additions like:
- New and reworked maps
- Agent balance tweaks
- Weapon buffs and nerfs
- Rank reset and competitive changes
Riot also previews specific ability alterations coming for Agents like Killjoy and Deadlock. Adjustments to game modes like Team Deathmatch are slated as well.
Of course, every act launch shakes up the meta with impactful buffs and nerfs. Check the patch notes here.
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Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Start Time
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 7 Act 3 End | January 8, 2024 | 8-11 AM PT |
| Episode 8 Act 1 Start | January 8, 2024 | ~2 PM PT |
| Server Maintenance | January 8, 2024 | - |
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With Episode 8 Act 1, Valorant rings in 2024 with fresh content and changes to kick off another competitive season. The new act launches on January 8th following brief server maintenance that morning. Check the exact start time to jump in and experience all the new additions for yourself!
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