When does Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release? (Act 1 End Date)

If you are wondering when does Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 release, you are in the right place. We are going to talk about the details of Valorant's Act 1 end date and Act 2 start date.

When does Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release? (Act 1 End Date)
When does Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release? (Act 1 End Date)

Valorant's first Act of 2024, Episode 8 Act 1, introduced some exciting additions like the new Outlaw sniper rifle. However, many players are already looking ahead to Act 2 and the major new feature coming with it - a new Agent codenamed "SmokeDancer". Let's take a look at when you can expect Episode 8 Act 2 to release.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release Date

Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release Date

Based on the in-game countdown timer, Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 is slated to begin on Tuesday, March 5th. The exact start time varies by region due to maintenance downtimes:

  • North America, LATAM, Brazil: ~10 AM PT
  • Europe: ~8 AM GMT on March 6th

These downtimes usually last 3-4 hours. So get your last Act 1 matches in before servers go down!

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What's New in Act 2?

Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release Date

The headliner for Act 2 is the new Controller Agent, SmokeDancer. While their identity remains a mystery, SmokeDancer's ominous player card in the Act 1 battle pass has stirred up excitement.

  • Notable Valorant leaker ValorLeaks suggests SmokeDancer will focus on smoke abilities.
  • Players eagerly await more concrete details as Riot Games trickles out teasers leading up to release day.

Beyond the new Agent, Act 2 will likely include a new battle pass, skin bundle, and balance changes. The Act's theme and additional content updates also remain unknown for now.

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Episode 8 Act 1 End Date

Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Release Date

Act 1 will conclude on Monday, March 5th right before Act 2 begins. This gives you just under 2 months left to complete your Act 1 battle pass and snag those Gun Buddies, titles, and sprays.

The Act 1 ranked season will also reset at this time. Play your final placement matches and make one last push up the ladder before the ranks refresh.

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Summary

Here are the key Episode 8 Act 1 and 2 dates:

  • Act 1 Start: January 5, 2024
  • Act 1 End: March 4, 2024
  • Act 2 Start: March 5, 2024

Stay tuned for more details on Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 as Riot reveals more through February and March. We will be updating the article if there are new official announcements from Riot. The hype train for SmokeDancer starts now!

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