VALORANT Map Pool – The 7 maps in rotation right now

Riot keeps gameplay and the competitive scene fresh by regularly shuffling the VALORANT map pool, introducing new challenges and bringing back familiar terrain. The rotation always features seven maps, which appear in Unrated, Competitive, and professional matches. Here’s a full breakdown of every map currently in play – and the ones currently on the sidelines.

Current Map Pool (Season 2026 Act 1)

As of January 2026, the competitive map rotation features the following seven maps:

Pearl

Attackers push down into the Defenders on this two-site map set in a vibrant, underwater city in Portugal. Pearl is a mechanical skill-testing map with no gimmicks like teleporters or ziplines. Take the fight through mid or the longer range angle on B or tight corners on A in the first map set in Omega Earth. Pearl returned to rotation in Patch 11.08 after undergoing changes to address strategic imbalance and encourage player creativity.

Split

If you want to go far, you’ll have to master the verticality and tight angles on this map. A pair of sites split by an elevated center allows for rapid movement using two rope ascenders. Each site is built with a looming tower vital for control. Split was the first VALORANT map to be removed from active rotation back in 2022, but it has made multiple returns. The Tokyo-based map came back most recently with Patch 11.08 after a short break of two acts.

Bind

Two sites in Morocco. Both offer direct paths for attackers and a pair of one-way teleporters that make it easier to rotate. Bind’s unique teleporter system creates rotation opportunities that eliminate traditional mid-control strategies, making it a tactical puzzle that rewards creative plays and map knowledge. Bind, like Split, has seen multiple re-entries across the years into the pool.

Corrode

A disaster at a local kingdom facility in France threatens to engulf the whole neighborhood. Fight across the city in this traditional three-lane map, with one of the longer rotations for both defenders or attackers. Corrode is VALORANT’s 12th and newest map, introduced in Season V25, Act Four with Patch 11.00. The traditional two-site, three-lane map favors strategic executions and quick rotations through its flexible mid-section.

Haven

Haven is the first three-site map and remains a fan favorite. Despite featuring three spike plant sites and complex features, the map feels quite balanced while encouraging creativity, with a variety of agent comps in play on it. Haven has remained in active rotation for the most part since the map rotation system was introduced.

Abyss

Gaze into the Abyss, a clandestine base buried deep within an impenetrable and endless chasm. Choke your enemies with util on A main, stare down B long with a sniper, or test mid to try and find an early pick while avoiding falling off the map. Abyss is a relatively large map which has been reworked a few patches ago. Watch your step around the edges.

Breeze

Take in the sights of historic ruins or seaside caves on this tropical paradise. But bring some cover. You’ll need them for the wide open spaces and long range engagements. Watch your flanks and this will be a Breeze. After being out of rotation since June 2024, Breeze makes its long-awaited return in Patch 12.00, replacing Sunset at the start of Season 2026 Act 1. The map is known for rewarding strong aim and operator play across its expansive sightlines.

VALORANT Maps Currently Out of Rotation

The following maps are currently not in the competitive map pool but remain available in Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Escalation modes:

Sunset

Set in Los Angeles, Sunset is a beautiful but quite simple map with two sites split by a middle section. It became popular quickly due to its resemblance to both Ascent and Split. The map underwent crucial changes in Patch 9.08 to address strategic one-sidedness. Sunset was removed from the competitive pool with Patch 12.00 to make room for Breeze’s return.

Ascent

An open playground for small wars of position and attrition divide two sites on Ascent, a map set in Venice, Italy. Each site can be fortified by irreversible bomb doors; once they’re down, you’ll have to destroy them or find another way. Set in Italy, Ascent features a huge mid courtyard and mechanical interactive doors. It’s widely considered one of the best VALORANT maps of all time with a balanced design. Ascent was removed from rotation with Patch 11.08.

Lotus

A flowery paradise radiating with ancient energy in India, Lotus is the second map to have three sites after Haven. The map is filled with architecture like rotating or breakable doors that unlock alternate routes to the sites. Playing on Lotus is like a mind game where predicting attacker movements is crucial. The map was removed from competitive play with Patch 11.08.

Icebox

Icebox is a secret Kingdom excavation site in the arctic tundra. The two plant sites both have some verticality to them and its a map agents like Jett thrive on. Take advantage of the ziplines and they’ll never see you coming. Icebox was the first VALORANT map to embrace multiple elevations, introducing horizontal ziplines for cross-map plays. The map was removed with Patch 11.04.

Fracture

Fracture features one of the most unusual layouts in VALORANT. The dreaded four-way map sees difficulty for defenders to properly fortify against. With quick rotates for attackers via a central zipline and four ultimate orbs to capture, it’s a uniquely challenging map to master. The H-shaped format encourages aggressive playstyles. Fracture was removed from rotation with Patch 10.08.

Understanding VALORANT Map Rotation

The concept of keeping only seven maps in rotation started with the introduction of Pearl during Episode 5 in June 2022. VALORANT’s Lead Map Designer Joe Lansford confirmed that seven maps is the ideal number.

This seven-map pool is also ideal for professional play, allowing both best-of-three and best-of-five formats to give both teams an equal number of bans without needing to play the same map twice in a series. Starting from Season 2025 Act 1, the map rotation updates every Act (approximately every two months).

Map changes only affect Competitive, Premier, Deathmatch, and professional play. All twelve standard maps remain available in Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Escalation modes, allowing players to practice on rotated-out maps or simply enjoy variety in casual play.