When does Valorant Episode 8: Act 1 end?

Valorant Episode 8: Act 1 End Date Confirmed

Valorant enthusiasts are diving into Episode 8 Act 1, and while the season has just kicked off, players are already curious about when it will end. As we look forward to the upcoming act, set to bring exciting additions to Riot's tactical shooter, including huge changes to Premier, most players want to know the deadline to get to the best rank they can.

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Let's delve into Valorant Episode 8: Act 1’s end.

When does Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 end? According to the countdown in the game's battle pass section, the current season is scheduled to end on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The start of the next season will follow on the same day, with the exact start time depending on the servers and region. Episode 8 brought us a new feature that Valorant had never received before: the Outlaw, a weapon that shifted the meta of Valorant's competitive games.

This double-cannon sniper rifle made its debut in Act 1, marking the first post-launch weapon in the game.

When will Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 begin?

Riot will hold server maintenance before launching the new patch in preparation for the new season. For North American, LATAM, and Brazil servers, downtime is expected to start at 6:00 PT, potentially ending after 3 to 4 hours, starting Valorant Episode 8: Act 2 around 10:00 PT.

European servers, on the other hand, will undergo maintenance on March 6 at 4:00 GMT, with the new season beginning at around 8:00 GMT on the same day.

Valorant Episode 8: Act 2 is rumored to bring us a new Controller agent, codenamed Smokedancer! The leaked season pass rewards for the new Act hinted that the new Agent would be released with all the other additions to Valorant's new act.

Changes to Premier in Valorant Episode 8 Act 2

Valorant's Premier mode, designed to bridge the gap between amateur and professional play, is gearing up for significant upgrades in Episode 8 Act 2. Act 2's release on March 5 promises improvements to flexibility and competition within the mode.

Here’s what we can expect from Valorant Premier mode on Episode 8, Act 2:

• Teams in Premier mode will no longer encounter the same opponent twice within a stage, ensuring a rotation of matchups to keep the experience fresh.
• Act 2 introduces the flexibility for players to form a Premier team at any stage, eliminating the prior restriction that forced players to be there from the very start or not at all.
• Teams will now receive instant division placement based on the top 5 players' MMR (matchmaking rating). Divisions, ranging from Open to Contender, aim to ensure balanced competition across all skill levels. More powerful teams will receive a huge boost early on, rather than starting from the bottom and facing multiple teams well below their skill level and MMR.
• The introduction of instant division placement and playoff results contributes to a more seamless and enjoyable Valorant Premier mode. These changes seek to simplify the overall experience, making it more accessible for players to participate.

For those unfamiliar with it, Valorant's Premier mode mirrors the competitive rules of the VCT (Valorant Champions Tour), incorporating professional play elements. It serves as a platform for players aspiring to go pro or simply seeking a more regulated environment for competitive play.

Teams of five players join divisions and participate in a season with weekly matches and tournaments. Successful teams from each stage qualify for playoff tournaments, competing for the coveted title of Division Champion.

As the Valorant community speeds ahead towards the end of Episode 8 Act 1 and the start of Act 2, the game's upcoming changes promise an engaging and enhanced experience for players, whether in standard competitive play or the revitalized Premier mode.

 

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