When does Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 release? Act 1 end date, more

Sourav Banik
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Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 is finally here along with our rundown of everything you need to know about the penultimate Act of Episode 7, starting from when it starts to what it will include.

Every Valorant Episode consists of three Acts, and it’s no different for Episode 7. The first Act of Episode 7 has been massive with several big changes, and the second Act looks equally great, at least in terms of meta-change. We’ve got to see TDM for the first time in the game, the inclusion of the fifth Sentinel, Deadlock, new skins, and a lot more.

Patch 7.04 introduces Act 2 to the players and brings along a brand-new map, several Agent nerfs and balances, a new Exclusive skinline, and more. With that said, here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the launch of Valorant Episode 7 Act 2.

Sunset Valorant
Sunset is Valorant’s tenth map to join the pool.

Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 release date

Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 will release on August 29, 2023. For some regions, it’ll be August 30.

Act 1 will end earlier on the same day, which means the ranked servers will be down for maintenance for a few hours and will come back up with Act 2’s arrival. Here’s when the new season is likely to launch:

  • 10 pm BST / 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT
an image of Sage and Skye carrying Imperium Vandals
The Imperium skinline comes with four variants.

What’s new in Valorant Episode 7 Act 2?

Episode 7 Act 2 officially launches Valorant Premier for everyone. Unlike the beta periods, the competitive mode with run for the entire Act. Our guide here has everything you need to know on how to play Valorant Premier Stage 1, starting from schedule to rewards.

Riot finally adds the tenth map to the roster, named Sunset. It’s simple, has a straightforward layout, and is based in Los Angeles. The new Act also nerfs Jett, to which some players are saying the duelist is “dead.” Apart from that, patch 7.04 also increased the required Ultimate Points of multiple agents.

As usual, Episode 7 Act 2 begins with a new Exclusive skinline and battlepass for players to unlock new cosmetic content for their weapons.

So, there you have it — that’s everything you need to know about the second Act of Episode 7 in Valorant. For more about the game, be sure to check our other Valorant tips, guides, and content:

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About The Author

Sourav is a Games Writer at Dexerto, specializing in writing tips and guides for a number of games, including Apex Legends, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, Palworld, The Finals, XDefiant, and occasionally Tech. He is also passionate about esports, following games such as Valorant and Rainbow Six Siege. He previously wrote for Sportskeeda. Contact Sourav at sourav.banik@dexerto.com