VALORANT Maps in 2025 – The Complete List

VALORANT’s map pool continues to expand, with new maps shaping the game’s tactical depth and diversity. Each map in VALORANT introduces unique mechanics and environments that test players in different ways, whether through teleporters, ropes, or having to contest three bomb sites on the same map. From the original trio to the newest additions, here is a breakdown of all VALORANT maps.

Bind

• Release Date: April 7, 2020

Bind is one of the first three maps introduced to VALORANT. The location is set in a Radianite refinery near Rabat, Morocco. The map is filled with Kingdom Corp infrastructure that is based on desert aesthetics. Bind is Cypher’s hometown, and the map appears in the “Duality” VALORANT cinematic.

Bind’s unique mechanic is the addition of one-way teleporters, where players can find two of them on the map. One teleporter takes players from A Short to B Short, while the other is a trip from B Long to Showers. Apart from players, objects such as guns, spikes, and abilities can also travel through these teleporters.

The Bind map also lacks a middle section, meaning attackers must commit to either A or B. However, the map is still considered one of the more attacker-sided maps in the VALORANT map pool.

Haven

• Release Date: April 7, 2020

Haven is another one of VALORANT’s original maps, set in a monastery-inspired town in Thumphu, Bhutan. With this concept, the map features an East Asian aesthetic blended with Kingdom Corp technology, which gives the map a high-tech and serene atmosphere.

Haven’s standout mechanic is its unique three-site layout, with bomb sites A, B, and C present on the map. This structure introduces a dynamic style of play, as lots of rotations and team spreads are required. There are also destructible panels in Garage, adding variability to help Haven stand out.

Mid control is especially impactful on Haven, as there is a wallbangable window to help teams contest the area. The layout includes both tight corners and long pathways, offering opportunities for close-quarters and long-range duels. Since there are three bomb sites to select from, Haven is considered an attacker-sided map.

Split

• Release Date: April 7, 2020

Split was the third and final map introduced at VALORANT’s launch, completing the original trio alongside Bind and Haven. The map is set in a vertically stacked, futuristic version of Tokyo, featuring Kingdom Corporation towers and industrial corridors that lend Split an urban identity.

The map’s vertical gameplay is enhanced by zipline ropes, which can be found linking Sewer to A Lobby, and another connecting B Hell to B Heaven. There is also a vents area in mid, offering players a crucial rotation path which can also allow for flank angles.

Split slightly favors defenders thanks to the numerous narrow choke points and abundance of elevated angles. Attackers must use utility wisely to clear space and take control over the layered defenses. All of these factors make Split one of the less beginner-friendly maps in the pool.

Ascent

• Release Date: June 2, 2020

Ascent was the first map added after VALORANT’s initial launch and served as the location for the game’s original cinematic trailer, where agents failed to defuse a spike that triggered an event, causing the city to ascend. As a result, Ascent is set in a Radianite-altered version of Venice, Italy.

The map features open plazas, canals, and a blend of classical and futuristic architecture. Ascent’s defining feature is its mechanical doors on both bomb sites, which can be manually opened by pulling a lever, and shot at to be destroyed entirely.

Ascent is widely considered one of the most defender-sided maps in the pool, with its chokepoints and open mid that make it difficult for attackers to push without coordinated utility. There is also a lot of room to lurk and flank, especially on the attacking side.

Icebox

• Release Date: October 13, 2020

Icebox is set in the Russian Arctic, where the map takes place in a Radianite excavation site with a cold and industrial theme. There are cranes, containers, and frosted metal platforms scattered around the map. The map introduces more verticality and tighter site layouts.

Standout features on Icebox include horizontal ziplines, which allow players to quickly traverse across areas. There are also multi-tiered plant sites, where players can plant on the ground or elevated positions. This demands vertical awareness and creative positioning from players.

Icebox is generally considered an attacker-sided map, as the tight spaces and complex site layouts make retakes a living hell for defenders. Utility plays a major role in both plants and defuses, rewarding teams with strong coordination.

Breeze

• Release Date: April 27, 2021

Breeze takes players to a tropical Radianite site deep in the Bermuda Triangle, and is set on a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean. The map seamlessly blends natural scenery with several man-made structures, including cargo ships, mines, and a mysterious teleporter linked to Chamber’s lore.

Breeze is notoriously known for its wide-open spaces, making it a haven for players who love picking up the Operator. Aside from snipers, players must have strong mechanical aim and prepare themselves for long-ranged duels. Several ropes and one-way chutes are scattered around the map.

Considered attacker-sided, Breeze challenges defenders to hold large, open areas with limited cover. The offense can easily breach the site by walking past huge entrances. Site retakes become very difficult due to how easy it is for attackers to set up post-plant positions and utility.

Fracture

• Release Date: September 8, 2021

Fracture takes place in a top-secret Radianite research facility somewhere in the United States, where both sides of the VALORANT conflict once collaborated before an eventual fallout. The map’s design reflects its fractured nature – hence the name – where the map is literally split in half.

Fracture’s signature mechanic is its dual attacker spawns, where attackers can choose which side to start from before the barriers go down by traveling through a zipline. As a result, they can pinch defenders from both sides of the map right from the get-go.

The map is considered attacker-sided, with many entry points and timings that can often overwhelm defenders. Holding sites is difficult, as you’ll have to watch your left and right. Creative utility, map awareness, and layered strategy are required to find success on Fracture.

Pearl

• Release Date: June 22, 2022

Pearl is located in an underwater city on Omega Earth, showcasing Lisbon-inspired architecture. Since the map doesn’t take place on Alpha Earth, where most maps are, the design is set against the backdrop of a submerged metropolis filled with narrow alleys and a Labscape facility.

The map’s standout feature comes from its simplicity – it’s clean and has a neutral layout, lacking any teleporters or gimmicks. Pearl is focused on fundamentals, angles, timings, and rotations, making it a purely strategic map. It sticks closely to grounded combat principles.

Pearl is considered slightly defender-sided, due to its tight chokepoints and long rotation routes for attackers. However, bomb sites, especially the B site, can be pretty to retake, so try denying entry from attackers whenever possible.

Lotus

• Release Date: January 10, 2023

Lotus is set among the ancient overgrown ruins of a former Kingdom Corporation site in India, specifically on Omega Earth. The map combines natural beauty with slightly faded technology, which allows for a mystical atmosphere where nature has reclaimed much of the industrial structure.

It’s another map with the presence of three bomb sites, making it the second map in VALORANT with a tri-site layout. The map also features rotating doors, creating dynamic pathways between areas. There is also a destructible panel connecting A Main to the B site.

Lotus is one of the most attacker-sided maps in the VALORANT map pool. With three bomb sites and a layered layout, attackers have numerous paths and fake opportunities that will leave defenders scrambling when choosing a site to hold. Defenders must constantly adapt and rotate efficiently to avoid being overwhelmed.

Sunset

• Release Date: August 29, 2023

Sunset transports players to a vibrant, Los Angeles-inspired setting, where there are palm trees, murals, and industrial Radianite farms tucked behind city streets. There’s a mix of urban sprawl and laid-back California vibes, all while maintaining the intensity of a typical VALORANT game.

Similar to Ascent, Sunset’s standout mechanics include mechanical doors that can be opened or closed to alter site access, and a vertically layered B site, which creates low and high ground engagements. Mid control is very contested, making it a focal point for map dominance and efficient rotations.

Sunset is generally considered attack-sided, as playing post-plants is extremely easy. Early pressure and coordinated pushes are heavily rewarded, allowing attackers to enter the bomb site. The map favors sharp aim and fast-paced executions that can catch defenders off balance.

Abyss

• Release Date: June 11, 2024

Abyss is VALORANT’s first map to fully embrace environmental danger, set in a deep-sea research facility on the rocky coast of Iceland. The map features a high-tech aesthetic that is surrounded by crashing waves and exposed walkways, so watch your step.

Abyss has open map edges, where players can fall to their deaths. This makes positioning and movement far more punishing than usual. The map emphasizes vertical combat, as there are layered sightlines and high-risk movement options that can offer strong advantages if players survive the traversal.

This map is very attacker-sided, as Abyss favors aggressive play and sharp execution, especially with defenders often forced into risky rotates. Post-plants are effortless, as the open map allows for easy layered lineups to deny defuse attempts.

Corrode – the newest of all VALORANT maps

• Release Date: June 25, 2025

Corrode is the most recent addition to the VALORANT map pool and is set in Normandy, France. It was a once-thriving Radianite salt mining facility, but the map’s lore suggests an environmental collapse had happened. Saltwater evaporation exposed vast mineral deposits, which forced residents to start mining.

Unlike most other maps, Corrode offers no gameplay gimmicks – just traditional VALORANT fundamentals. Its defining trait is a dense and angle-heavy mid area, which creates high-stakes fights early into rounds as both teams fight for map control.

So far, Corrode is considered defender-sided, as defenders often have favorable holding positions in the mid area, allowing them to lock down entries effectively. However, things might change if Riot decides to make further tweaks to the map.