Episode 9 Act 1 is on the horizon, bringing a fresh wave of content and challenges to the tactical shooter. Here’s what you need to know about the release date and what to expect in the new season.
Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass
The Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass launched on June 26, 2024, and costs 1,000 VP (Valorant Points), which is roughly $10. As usual, there’s also a free tier with some goodies. Here’s what you can get for free:
Free Tier Rewards
- Bubble Pop Classic
- That’s Terrifying Spray
- Tanghulu Gun Buddy
- Dream Bubble Card
- Epilogue: Bot Means Business Card
Battle Pass Skins
The Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass features three distinct skinlines: Bubble Pop, Bumble Brigade, and Convergence.
- Bubble Pop Skinline
- Classic
- Guardian
- Judge
- Vandal
- Melee
- Bumble Brigade Skinline
- Ghost
- Ares
- Judge
- Bulldog
- Convergence Skinline
- Frenzy
- Marshal
- Phantom
- Stinger
Player Cards
- Bot Means Business
- Bubble Pop
- Bumble Brigade
- Convergence
- Deadlock
- Death’s Worst Enemies
- Dream Bubble
- Epilogue: Bot Means Business
- Home Again Viper
- In Bloom
- Lost and Found
- Sonic Sensor Schema
- TactiSummer
Sprays
- Prowler Pop
- That’s Terrifying
- Blinded Again
- Dream Squad
- Guns On Me
- Power of Five
- We Did It Team
- Cover Me
- Let Me Out
- Gotta One Tap
- Ultimate Shame
- Bumble Brigade
- Convergence
- Aint My Time
Gun Buddies
- Brimsicle
- Melondramatic
- Tanghulu
- Chasing Clouds
- Bumble Brigade
- Coin EP9 A1
- Bubble Pop
- Convergence
- Mini Espresso
Traditionally, new Acts in Valorant come with more than just cosmetics and rank resets. Previous updates have introduced new maps, agents, and significant gameplay changes. Whether Episode 9 Act 1 shakes things up in those ways remains to be seen, but the anticipation is certainly building.
When Does Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Release?
Mark your calendars! Patch 9.0, ushering in Episode 9 Act 1, arrives on June 25th, following the conclusion of the current battle pass. Expect regional maintenance windows during these times:
- North America: June 25, 2PM-4PM PT
- Brazil: June 25, 7PM-9PM BRT
- Europe: June 25, 10PM-12AM GMT
- Asia Pacific: June 26, 3AM-5AM IST
- Korea: June 26, 8AM-10AM KST
Servers will be down during maintenance, but once the update is complete, you can jump back in and experience the new content.
With just a few days left until launch, it’s time to polish your skills and theorycraft new strategies. Episode 9 Act 1 promises to be an exciting new chapter in Valorant, so be sure to mark your calendars for June 25th and prepare to dominate the battlefield!
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