New year means new VALORANT Episode and Act—Episode 6, Act I to be exact. We’ve got a bunch of new stuff for you to play around with: our newest map called Lotus, the Araxys skinline, a new Battlepass, and refreshed ranks. Also, how’d you like Swiftplay?

Venture into VALORANT’s newest map, Lotus—a lost city complete with revolving doors, destructible walls and doors, and a silent drop. Inspired by traditional Indian stepwells and rock-cut Dravidian architecture, this lost city is located in the Western Ghats of Omega Earth’s India. Players will have three sites to attack and defend—plenty to keep you busy. 

On top of Lotus, we also have the Araxys weapons skinline. These weapons were forged by a (possibly) hostile, alien race—arms that are made of incredible materials and dangerous energy,  the likes of which humans can’t manipulate or harvest. Pick up the Araxys weapons skinline featuring a Vandal, Operator, Shorty, Bulldog, and the Bio Harvester (melee)—and watch your enemies cower at the sight. 

Don’t forget that a new Act means there’s a new Battlepass. Start playing and get your hands on  the 9 Lives Classic Gun Skin, Big Announcement Gun Buddy, PlayZilla Dan Card, and Shock Heart Spray. Thinking of purchasing the Act I Premium Battlepass? If so, you can earn even more VALORANT goods, like the Venturi Vandal, Rift Rider Card, Perfectly Roasted Spray, and Folded Wish Gun Buddy.

If you’re new to the Battlepass, you can learn how it works here. And, as always, ranks have also been refreshed— so get out there, prove yourself, and start your upward climb.