New Map, "Sunset," Coming To VALORANT In Episode 7 Act II

It's inspired by Los Angeles, and features 3 lines as well as 2 sites.

By Matthew D'Onofrio, News Editor Posted: August 28, 2023

valorant sunset map

The sun is setting.

Riot Games is introducing a new map called "Sunset" in VALORANT's Episode 7 Act II. The map is inspired by Los Angeles and incorporates various cultural elements like food trucks, art deco architecture, neon sunsets, and local graffiti into the shooter game. Sunset is designed as a 3-lane, 2-site map, emphasizing mid control in players' strategies.

Alongside this map launch, VALORANT is also rolling out updates for its competitive system, Premier, which includes official divisions, expanded map coverage for weekly matches, and the tracking of players' career history and results. Episode 7 Act II launches on August 29.

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Matthew D'Onofrio, News Editor
Matthew “dinofries” D'Onofrio is a writer, content creator, podcaster and — most importantly — a gamer. With such a strong passion for video games and a severe case of FOMO, it's no surprise he always has his finger on the pulse of the gaming world. On the rare occasion Matt's away from a screen, you'll find him strumming away on his acoustic guitar or taking care of his cat Totoro.