<div x-data=”popupArticleImages()” x-init=”init()”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><div x-show=”open” class=”fixed left-0 z-10 flex items-center justify-center hidden w-full h-full top-8″ tabindex=”0″ x-on:keydown.window.escape=”closeModal” x-ref=”modal”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p/><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><div class=”relative max-w-90v max-h-90v”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><img :src=”popupSrc” x-show.transition=”showImage” x-on:load=”loaded = true; showImage = true” class=”!cursor-default !m-0 max-w-90v max-h-90v” x-ref=”modalImage” x-transition:enter=”transition ease-out origin-top-left duration-200″ x-transition:enter-start=”opacity-0 transform scale-50″ x-transition:enter-end=”opacity-100 transform scale-100″ x-transition:leave=”transition ease-in duration-200″ x-transition:leave-start=”opacity-100 transform scale-100″ x-transition:leave-end=”opacity-0 transform scale-50″ alt=”Article Image”/><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p> <svg class=”w-4 h-4 w-6 h-6 mb-1 animate-spin text-primary”> <use class=”fill-current” href=”https://escharts.com/sprite.svg?id=9adbd5d26ac4fb62004f8f2a3d72edd8#icon-spinner-m”/> </svg> <span class=”font-bold text-default”>Loading</span> </p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><button x-show=”showImage” class=”absolute top-0 right-0 flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 text-opacity-75 text-secondary hover:text-opacity-100 focus:outline-none” x-on:click=”closeModal”> <svg class=”w-4 h-4 w-5 h-5″> <use class=”fill-current” href=”https://escharts.com/sprite.svg?id=9adbd5d26ac4fb62004f8f2a3d72edd8#icon-close”/> </svg> </button><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p></div><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p></div><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??><?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??><p><span>During the final day of </span><a href=”https://escharts.com/tournaments/valorant/valorant-masters-london-2026″><span>VALORANT Masters London 2026</span></a><span>, Riot Games unveiled several major additions coming to </span><a href=”https://escharts.com/games/valorant”><span>VALORANT</span></a><span> in the near future. The developer officially announced a brand-new map called </span>Summit<span>, introduced a new </span>3v3 game mode named Retake<span>, and confirmed the launch of </span>Act 4<span>, which will bring fresh content and gameplay updates to the tactical shooter. The announcements were revealed as part of the Masters London Grand Finals broadcast and mark one of the biggest content drops of the year for VALORANT players.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><h2>New VALORANT map Summit officially revealed</h2><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><span>The headline announcement was </span>Summit<span>, the newest map joining the VALORANT map pool. Set on a mountain facility located high above the clouds, Summit features a unique vertical layout designed to create new tactical opportunities for both attackers and defenders.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” WPAuto_Base_Readability=”3.2894736842105″> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Find the beauty within the battlefield on Summit. <a href=”https://t.co/KJmB3AQopk” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>pic.twitter.com/KJmB3AQopk</a></p>— VALORANT (@VALORANT) <a href=”https://x.com/VALORANT/status/2068681088172544117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>June 21, 2026</a></blockquote><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>According to Riot Games, the map focuses on fast rotations and multiple pathways between key locations. Several areas provide elevated sightlines, while interconnected routes encourage teams to experiment with different strategies. The developer also showcased Summit during a special showmatch at Masters London, giving fans their first look at the map in action.</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><span>Summit will become available with the start of Act 4 and is expected to play a significant role in the evolving VALORANT competitive meta.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><h3>VALORANT Retake: New 3v3 game mode explained</h3><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><span>Riot Games also introduced </span>Retake<span>, a brand-new permanent 3v3 game mode designed for shorter and more action-packed matches.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>Unlike traditional VALORANT games, Retake starts with the Spike already planted. One team must defend the site, while the opposing team attempts to retake it before time runs out. Players receive predefined loadouts, allowing them to jump directly into combat without worrying about economy management.</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” WPAuto_Base_Readability=”6.5399239543726″> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>NEW GAMEMODE: Retake | <a href=”https://x.com/hashtag/VALORANT?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>#VALORANT</a> </p><p>3v3 bomb mode where the Spike is already planted. One team holds the site post-plant; the other must retake and defuse. Sides swap every round. <a href=”https://t.co/l0TTQo0qTi” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>pic.twitter.com/l0TTQo0qTi</a></p>— Mike | Valorant Leaks &; News (@ValorLeaks) <a href=”https://x.com/ValorLeaks/status/2068688458474725827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>June 21, 2026</a></blockquote><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><span>The mode is designed to provide quick matches that emphasize gunplay, utility usage, and post-plant decision-making. Riot believes Retake will offer players an alternative way to practice crucial late-round scenarios while delivering a more casual experience compared to ranked play.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>The introduction of Retake expands VALORANT’s growing list of game modes and gives players another option beyond Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Team Deathmatch, and Premier.</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><h3><span>VALORANT Act 4 launch date and content</span></h3><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>Alongside the new map and game mode, Riot Games confirmed the arrival of <span>VALORANT Act 4</span>.</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><span>The new Act will introduce Summit, launch the Retake mode, and feature a new Battle Pass packed with cosmetic rewards. Players can also expect additional balance adjustments, quality-of-life improvements, and future content updates throughout the Act.</span></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>The Valorant Act 4 Battlepass will cost 1,000 VP and will offer the following rewards:</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p><strong>Highlight Items</strong></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><ul><li><strong>Free Track</strong> <ul><li>Sky Reaper Ghost</li><li>Heal Up Squad Card (Lore)</li><li>Binding Thread Buddy</li><li>On Your Feet Spray</li></ul></li><li><strong>Paid Track</strong> <ul><li>Sky Reaper Sword (Melee)</li><li>Tacti-Guild Phantom</li><li>Intertwine Guardian</li><li>Boom Ball Flex</li><li>Unstoppable // Iso Card</li><li>Soft and Deadly Card</li><li>Blep Spray</li><li>Unimpressed Spray</li><li>Prooooowler Buddy</li></ul></li></ul><p><picture><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”” height=”” src=”https://cdn.escharts.com/media/quick-upload/2026/06/act4-fc204be241f81f04056c906d6dbfd43c.jpg?width=&;height=” alt=”Valorant Act 4 Battlepass”/></picture></p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>Act 4 represents the beginning of the next phase of the 2026 VALORANT season and is expected to bring significant changes to both casual and competitive play. Riot is expected to release full patch notes and additional details closer to launch.</p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><p>VALORANT Masters London 2026 is locked in from June 6 to 21 at the Copper Box Arena in the UK. The event culminates in a heavyweight grand final showdown between <a href=”https://escharts.com/teams/valorant/pr”>Paper Rex</a> and <a href=”https://escharts.com/teams/valorant/leviatan”>Leviatán</a>. Fans can track the tournament’s progress and live updates on the dedicated <a href=”https://escharts.com/tournaments/valorant/valorant-masters-london-2026″>Esports Charts event page</a>.</p></div>
