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When does Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 release?

Here’s everything you need to know about Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 release date and time.

With the end of the current act, the competitive queue will also end and ranks will reset. Here’s all you need to know about the release time and date for the new Act. 

When does Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 go live?

Sage and Astra helping out KayO. Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 releases on October 18.
Sage and Astra helping out KayO. Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 releases on October 18.

Episode 5 Act 3 is the third and final act of Episode 5. The release of the new act will see a new agent, new cosmetic skins and more. There will also be a new battle pass, allowing players to try their hands at climbing through the levels again.

Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 will be released on October 18 at 2 pm PDT. 

The game will go on a downtime for a few hours before the release of the new act, a much-needed relief for players spamming Valorant matchmaking. Players can expect several other changes, including changes to the lobby video, loading screen and more.

Previously the devs went live to discuss some of the changes coming in the new act.

What’s new in Episode 5 Act 3?

Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 brings players access to Harbor a new water based agent.
Valorant Episode 5 Act 3 brings players access to Harbor a new water based agent.

There’s a lot that’s new. Firstly the brand new agent, Harbor. The Indian Valorant agent, a master water manipulator who brings a lot of unique playstyle and performance. 

In addition to the new agent, Episode 5 Act 3 will also feature a new cosmetic skin bundle (Ion 2.0) and more.

The Valorant esports scene is currently in transition as we await more teams to announce their complete rosters for Valorant esports 2023. Fans can stay up to date with the rosters for 2023 in our Valorant roster tracker.