The anticipation behind every new Valorant Act is one that players worldwide look forward too, and with Episode 7 Act 3 coming to a close, a new Episode is on the horizon.
However, players are gearing up for the next Episode, and we’re going to run over when Episode 8 Act 1 is going to fully start.
Here’s what we know.
When Does Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Start?
The premier of any new Valorant Act or Episode is an exciting time to be playing the game, as Riot has consistently added new maps, agents and tweaked the game throughout the years.
Now, with the brand new Episode, we can expect a ton of changes to the game, including balance changes for certain agents alongside the new weapon coming as reported by ValorLeaks. This comes in the form of the Outlaw, a new form of marksman rifle for Valorant.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 is going to be released on January 9, 2024, so be sure to be online for when downtime ends for Valorant, as players will want to dive in ASAP.
In terms of the exact release time, Riot has now shut down servers for maintenance as of 5:30am PST, so keep your eyes peeled, as servers could be up at any given moment.
