All Valorant Maps in Standard Mode, Competitive and in Reserve
If you’re trying to become a good Valorant player, there are several things you need to master. Not only do you have to learn the individual agents, but you also have to study all of the maps in Valorant. In this guide is a list of all Valorant maps and what you need to know about them.
List of All Maps in Valorant Standard Mode
As of August 2026, there are 12 maps in Valorant, released over the course of five years. Below is a table outlining all playable options, as well as every Valorant map’s release date.
| Map Name | Release Date | Map Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bind | 7 April 2020 | Rabat, Morocco, Alpha Earth |
| Haven | 7 April 2020 | Thimphu, Bhutan, Alpha Earth |
| Split | 7 April 2020 | Tokyo, Japan, Alpha Earth |
| Ascent | 2 June 2020 | Venice, Italy, Alpha Earth |
| Icebox | 13 October 2020 | Bennett Island, Russia, Alpha Earth |
| Breeze | 27 April 2021 | Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic Ocean, Alpha Earth |
| Fracture | 8 September 2021 | Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA, Alpha Earth |
| Pearl | 22 June 2022 | Lisbon, Portugal, Omega Earth |
| Lotus | 10 January 2023 | Western Ghats, India, Omega Earth |
| Sunset | 29 August 2023 | Los Angeles, California, USA, Alpha Earth |
| Abyss | 11 June 2024 | Sør-Jan, Jan Mayen, Norway, Alpha Earth |
| Corrode | 24 June 2025 | Mont-Saint-Michel, France, Omega Earth |
Learn more about real-world locations of Valorant’s maps.
Competitive Valorant Maps
Though there are a dozen different maps, only seven of them are playable in Valorant’s ranked mode and professional scene. This is called the competitive map cycle, and the included maps can change over time.
Here is a list of all Valorant maps that are currently in the map pool:
Bind
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Bind is one of the most unique maps in Valorant, mainly because it does not have a middle section. Instead, there are teleporters that players can use to go from one side of the map to the other.
When playing on Bind, it’s important to use these teleporters to your advantage. The top Valorant pros typically act like they’re committing an execute on one site, then teleport to the other in a matter of seconds. Remember – going through the teleporter always makes an audio cue that enemies can also hear.
Haven
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Haven is one of the three original maps released in Valorant beta, and it immediately introduced a new concept: three bomb sites. Since attackers have three different options, Haven is often considered an attacker-sided map.
Map control is extremely important on Haven, so players on both the offense and defense typically need to spread out to get as much ground as possible. Always be careful of lurks slipping through the cracks!
Split
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Split’s unique concept is vertical ropes. There are multiple ropes allowing players to go up and down key areas. On this map, it’s vital to be aware of low-ground and high-ground angles.
Clearing and peeking angles can be tricky on Split, as enemies could either be on solid ground or all the way above your screen. Make sure to train your vertical adjustments for this map, and abuse the high-ground as much as possible.
Breeze
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Unlike other maps, Breeze doesn’t really have any fancy features. However, what it has is very open sightlines. It feels like one of the widest maps in the game, as there are barely any walls or tight corners.
Breeze is an open area where your aim is fully put to the test when climbing the Valorant ranking system. You’ll see a lot of long-range duels where the enemies’ heads are so tiny since you’re fighting from so far away. This map is perfect for Operators and other snipers.
Fracture
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Fracture is the first Valorant map based in the United States, and Valorant went all-out with new concepts when it was first released. This map has split spawns for attackers, which can be accessed through ziplines that take you from one side of the map to the other.
Fracture also has automatic doors and four ultimate orbs scattered around. One of the best things you can do is to farm as many ultimate orbs as possible.
Pearl
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Pearl is the first Valorant map located in Omega Earth, which explains why it’s darker and gloomier than the other maps. Like Breeze, Pearl doesn’t have any advanced features like doors or ziplines – it’s just pure aim.
Pearl has a mix of very long sightlines and extremely tight corners and chokepoints. Gameplay here can get very chaotic, so it’s important to clear your angles properly and keep calm under pressure.
Lotus
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Lotus is the second map in Valorant that has three bomb sites – but there’s more. There are also rotating doors you can access by clicking a button.
Lotus is one of the tightest maps in the pool, as the B and C sites can only be accessed through very narrow chokepoints. That’s why you’ll always see the best Valorant teams contesting the A side of the map very early into rounds.
Reserve Valorant Maps
The remaining Valorant maps have also been in the competitive map pool at some point, but are currently cycled out. This means you won’t see them in your ranked matches or in professional play. Here are all Valorant maps in the reserve group:
- Ascent: One of the earlier maps released in Valorant, with mechanical doors you can manually close by pulling a lever.
- Icebox: A snow-themed map that features both vertical and horizontal ziplines, similar to what you’d see on Split and Fracture.
- Sunset: This map doesn’t really have any standout features, except for a single mechanical door similar to the ones on Ascent.
- Abyss: The only map in the game without borders or outer walls. This means players can fall off the map and die.
- Corrode: The most recent addition to the map pool, but doesn’t feature anything unique. It’s just a standard map without any gimmicks.
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