VALORANT is bringing a new Team Deathmatch map, called Glitch, to the mode at the start of Episode 9 Act 3.
A new bomb-objective map is not arriving any time soon, with Abyss recently added. Instead, VALORANT players can expect a brand-new Team Deathmatch map known as Glitch to enter the game when Episode 9 Act 3 launches.
This 5v5 TDM map is set in a dual-themed arena. One side is a sunny, abandoned version of Sunset, while the other is a wintery variant of Haven. Let's go over all of the key details about the newest TDM map in VALORANT.
Everything you need to know about Glitch, VALORANT's new Team Deathmatch map
The Team Deathmatch mode continues with the slighted Maxbot narrative. The training bot became sentient and took over the Radiants' portals, sending them to fight to their death in the various TDM arenas.
Alongside its dual-theme, there's plenty of VALORANT's wild TDM structure incorporated. Here are the key features of the new Glitch map in VALORANT, according to Riot Games:
- Symmetrical map layout
- Three lanes
- An advantageous tower for players to position themselves in
- Interior outer lane is enclosed
- Mid lane offers a position of power for teams
- Spawns are open to prevent players from spawn camping
- A variety of Easter Eggs for you to found spread throughout the map
This "glitched out" Maxbot arena is going to feel a bit trippy at first, but once you put in the hours, you'll get the hang of it. It shouldn't be too complicated to navigate after a handful of games, where you'll learn just when and where to stomp your enemies into the ground.
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When does the Glitch TDM map release?
The Glitch TDM map launches in VALORANT Episode 9 Act 3. While the new Act starts with the subsequent patch on October 22, the map comes a day later.
This is because of the newish content schedule, where shop items, Battle Passes, and other content arrive shortly after the patch adds them to the game. It'll be there for you on October 23.
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