Valorant players are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Episode 8 Act 2, scheduled to launch on Mar. 5, Tuesday, at 14:00 PT, 17:00 ET, 23:00 CEST, and 2:30 IST (6th Mar, Wed). With the imminent end of Episode 8 Act 1, players are gearing up for a fresh experience, highlighted by a new battle pass and a variety of skins, items, bundles, and events.
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Episode 8 Act 2 Details
As Episode 8 Act 1 draws to a close after a successful two-month run, players are left wondering about the upcoming changes in Episode 8 Act 2. While details about the next battle pass remain scarce, we've confirmed the official start date and time for the upcoming season based on in-game information regarding the current battle pass's expiry date.
Start Date: Mar. 5, 2024,Tuesday
Start Time: 14:00 PT, 17:00 ET, 23:00 CEST, 2:30 IST (6th Mar, Wed)
End Date: To Be Determined (TBD)
Duration: To Be Determined (TBD)
With Episode 8 Act 2 set to kick off soon, players are preparing for a new battle pass, filled with exciting content and challenges. While no official announcement has been made by Riot Games or Valorant regarding the specifics of the new season, more details are expected to emerge in the days leading up to its release or shortly after it goes live.
In contrast, Episode 8 Act 1, which commenced on Jan. 9, Tuesday, is set to conclude on Mar. 5, Tuesday, marking a total duration of 56 days.
What to Expect in Episode 8 Act 2?
As players look forward to Episode 8 Act 2, anticipation is building around the introduction of a new Controller Agent named SmokeDancer. While details about this character are currently limited, a Player Card featured in Episode 8 Act 1 has stirred excitement within the community. Recent leaks suggest that SmokeDancer will be officially revealed at the Grand Final of the VCT 2024 Masters Madrid on Mar. 24, Sunday.
Additionally, Valorant is set to implement several changes to Premier Stage E8A2 to enhance the overall user experience. These enhancements include rematch protection, playoff results, no more enrollments, immediate division placement, and zone flexibility.
While official announcements from Riot Games and Valorant are pending, players can expect the usual lineup of a new battle pass, bundles, celebratory events, and more in Episode 8 Act 2.
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