Pearl and Split will be replacing Lotus and Ascent in VALORANT patch 11.08 with the Act 6 competitive map pool rotation.

Who needs a vacation when you can dive into the Italian charms of this fractured classical city? In this Valorant Ascent map guide we've laid out every detail you'll need to know to do battle on these ...

Ascent is the latest map that has been added to Valorant. A typical two-bomb site map, Ascent features a large open middle area where both teams can collide. Controlling Mid is a crucial part of ...

When planting on A-site, using Snake Bite to delay defuses can win rounds. Here are two easy lineups: From A-Main Stand in A-Main near the box. Aim at the middle of the roof above A-site. Jump and ...

Stand in A-Main, near the wooden boxes. Aim at the top of the tree branch on the wall. Fire the incendiary grenade. The Molotov will land on the default plant, stopping defuses. Go to A-Main, near the ...

Valorant's closed beta is available now and is increasingly popular, based on early Twitch viewership. Riot is wasting no time taking advantage of the attention on Valorant, already releasing one new ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Valorant launched out of its closed beta this week. With the arrival of update 1.0 comes a host of additions, adjustments, and some big ...

Vyse's Ultimate will be easier to dodge in Patch 9.06. / Riot Games Brimstone: Orbital Strike Ultimate will now play activation audio in the direction of the Ultimate so players can more easily escape ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The 1.05 patch for Valorant looked to be one of the better ...

VALORANT Patch 10.04 introduces a new Duelist, Waylay, after a recent Masters Bangkok reveal. In addition, this update will ease Clove and Tejo's chokehold on the meta, shift Iso and Deadlock's ...