With the launch of the new act approaching, it’s an ideal moment for a countdown to the **Valorant Episode 9 Act 3** release. While this update is not expected to introduce major changes, players are eagerly anticipating adjustments to the gameplay mechanics and an updated map pool. It’s important to note that immediate access to the next act will be unavailable due to a brief maintenance period, during which Riot Games will take the Valorant servers offline.
Additionally, the competitive queue will remain inactive until the latest version is successfully downloaded and installed. As the release will occur by region, we will explore the **Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release countdown** with Indian Standard Time (IST) as a reference.
Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Release Countdown and More
Here are the scheduled regional timings for the **Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release** on October 23, 2024:
- US (West): 6 am PT
- US (East): 9 am ET
- Brazil: 10 am UTC-3
On October 24, 2024, regional timings for **Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release** include:
- UK: 4 am BST
- Europe: 5 am CEST
- India: 2:30 am IST
- China: 5 am CST [tentative]
- Korea: 6 am KST
- Japan: 6 am JST
What to Expect in the New Valorant Episode 9 Act 3
The latest agent, Vyse, a Sentinel, was introduced in Valorant, and this upcoming update will not introduce any new agents or maps. However, players can look forward to enhancements in the competitive map pool, which will include the following maps:
- Abyss
- Ascent
- Bind
- Haven
- Pearl
- Split
- Sunset
This update will also feature revisions for the mid and B-site on the **Sunset** map. Furthermore, two fresh skin collections will debut: **Doombringer** and **Arcane Season 2**.
Players can anticipate a new Battle Pass that will also serve as a teaser for the next agent. This pass will include various static skins along with additional items such as Sprays, account Titles, weapon Buddies, player cards, and more, including a new exclusive knife.
While some maps may not be available for competitive play, gamers can still enjoy them in other modes, including Swiftplay, Unrated, Escalation, and Spike Rush.
End of Episode 9 Act 2 Competitive Queue Timings
Regions where the competitive queue will conclude on October 23, 2024:
- US (West): 4:30 am PDT
- US (East): 7:30 am EDT
- Brazil: 8:30 am UTC-3
Regions concluding competitive queue on October 24, 2024:
- UK: 2:30 am BST
- Europe: 3:30 am CEST
- India: 1 at IST
- China: 3:30 am CST [Tentative]
- Korea: 4:30 am KST
- Japan: 4:30 am JST
Players should prepare for the servers to be temporarily offline for a few hours as Riot Games conducts maintenance. Following this period, players will then have access to everything that **Valorant Episode 9 Act 3** has to offer.
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