Find out the map rotation to play in the ranked mode of VALORANT during Episode 7 Act 1
VALORANT is a first-person-shooter game where players form a team of 5 on each side to go against each other. Developed by Riot Games, VALORANT is one of the most played shooter games of the current time.
Each season in VALORANT is called Episode which lasts for half a year. Each Episode is further segmented into three acts, each spanning around three months. The developers add new content to the game with the introduction of new acts.
There are currently nine maps in VALORANT. Every one of the maps can be played in the Unrated mode. However, only seven maps are available for the players to be played in the Ranked mode. After every season, the developers adjust some maps by adding or removing some maps from these seven.
With the start of Episode 6 Act 3, Riot Games has introduced a new map pool to the game. Here is the active map rotation with the list of maps that can be played in VALORANT Episode 7 Act 1.
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VALORANT Episode 7 Act 1 Map Pool
Split
Split was added to the active map pool of VALORANT at the beginning of the current Episode. On the other hand, Bind was cut out of this Episode due to the introduction of Split. Split is one of the fan-favourite maps of VALORANT. After seeing how the community reacted when Riot Games removed a fan-favourite map from the map pool, the developer was eventually persuaded to put it back in the rotation of available maps.
Bind
Bind has returned to the competitive map pool of VALORANT by replacing Icebox from the list. Bind has been given an overall rework and introduced to the game with many new additions. The most significant change is the complete rework of the teleporter located outside A bath. Additionally, slight changes have been made to both of the bomb sites.
Haven
Within the VALORANT map pool, Haven is easily one of the most intriguing maps available. The fact that the location has three bomb sites contributes to the game’s overall appeal as a spectator. In addition to the players’ technical prowess in Haven, a significant amount of brain work and utility usage is required to win a match.
Pearl
According to many, Pearl is the least liked map of the competitive map pool of VALORANT. The map features a twisted shape with many angles to cover while entering its sites, making it largely a defender-friendly map. In order to win on this map, it is essential to know about the agent you are using and the proper ways to use their abilities.
Fracture
Fracture is a unique map introduced back on September 8, 2021. Fracture features a long zipline which connects the two spawn locations with the shortest distance. Both sides start at an equal distance from the bomb sites, making it a fair fight for both teams. Fracture is one of the fan favourites maps due to its unique features.
Ascent
Ascent has been a part of the map pool since the game began, and it is often considered the simplest and most player-friendly map in VALORANT. Ascent follows the character of the typical FPS maps with two sites, a mid area, and a multitude of long-ranged vantage points. Due to these characteristics, Ascent requires many mechanical skills from the players to win on this map.
Lotus
Lotus is the most recent map to be added to VALORANT, and it was unveiled with the most recent Episode. It is another map with three bomb sites, and it is designed to go along with the VALORANT’s fast-paced game type. The map Lotus has various innovative elements, such as spinning doors, breakable walls, quiet drops, and many more. Lotus was added to the competitive map pool with the removal of Breeze.
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This was all about the map rotation of VALORANT Episode 6 Act 3. Check this article when the next act releases to find the active map rotation of the next act.
