Valorant’s new map, Abyss, is the eleventh map put into the game map collection. The final map added has been Sunset in August 2023. Riot Games has revealed a brand new map with pictures on Player Cards right from the very beginning of Episode 8 Act Two. Lastly, Riot Games confirms the map release date, along with some speculation about the map’s location and the involvement of a secret organization. Let’s find out the details now!
Valorant Abyss Map Release Date & Location
A show match will be played on the brand new map on June 9, 2024, with Abyss formally revealed at VCT Masters Shanghai. Moreover, Abyss will join the brand new map collection with Patch 8.11. The patch release occurs as the VCT conference concludes on June 11, 2024.
Player Cards, Agent Dossiers, and Voicemail provide some indications of where the developers may situate the new map. In The New Voicemail Clove leaves for Brimstone, they reference Cypher’s work with The journal the Scions of Hourglass attempted to take.
This Voicemail Clove discusses an underground cave called Elder Grotto where the Scions camp is situated. This information, and art on some Player Cards, suggests the developers will theme the new map in an underground setting, with verticality potentially being one of its key mechanics.
The New Organization – The Scions of Hourglass
The Scions of Hourglass are a dark organization whose name has been subtly used in Valorant legend. Their logo shows up on several Player Cards and in teasers and cinematics.Omen previously worked as a highly trained and violent killer for this organization before the Viper incident. Another Valorant Agent related to this company is ISO, who worked with them before defectioning to Valorant Protocol.
What does Valorant Abyss Offer?
From what we can gather, ‘Abyss’ will likely offer a vertically focused gameplay experience. For instance, Kanga – VALORANT thinks zip lines could be the defining element, enabling fluid movement and an advantage in strategy. Similarly, this is akin to the map Icebox which also includes vertical gameplay components.
Moreover, the mystical Society Scions of Hourglass prominently feature within the legend of the new map ‘Abyss.’ In addition, the developers position the map in a cavern they consider a crucial Hourglass foundation. Likewise, verticality and zip lines may prominently feature on the map, just like Icebox. Furthermore, on June 9, Riot Games will reveal ‘Abyss’ along with a cinematic and likely a trailer.
Conclusion
Fans are excited about the Valorant Abyss Map and Patch 8.11. Whether the rumors about an underground lair and zipline chaos are accurate remains to be unsure. There one thing is sure, it is going to be a bloody great time. A new battleground is on the horizon. This guidebook has you set for the Abyss’ descent. And so get Agents, and prepare to tackle the depths! Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts about the latest map in the comments down below!
