Every Valorant Act and Episode Start & End Date (2026)
Valorant has gone through numerous Episodes and Acts since its launch, with each one introducing new maps, agents, battle passes, and gameplay changes. In 2025, Riot Games shifted from the Episode-Act structure to a Season-based model.
Each Season now lasts an entire year and is divided into multiple acts, marking a significant change in the game's content release schedule, such as in-game content, such as knife skins. In this article, we'll explore all start and end dates for previous Episodes and Acts, the new 2026 Season Acts, and when players can expect every Act to conclude.
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Article Summary
Valorant originally used an Episode-Act structure; in 2025, Riot shifted to a Season-based model where each Season spans a full year, divided into multiple Acts
Valorant has gone through 9 Episodes containing 27 Acts, plus 9 additional Acts under the Season model, bringing the total to 36 Acts since the 2020 launch
Season 2026 is currently in Act 4, which began on June 24, 2026
Acts last approximately 8 weeks on average, with historical durations ranging from 7 to 11 weeks
Battle Passes expire at the end of each Act; any uncompleted tiers or unclaimed rewards are lost once the new Act begins
Each new Act brings a rank reset, giving players a fresh start in competitive
When Does the Current Valorant Act End?
Season 2026, Act 4 ends on August 19, 2026. The game will enter a brief maintenance period after this date before transitioning into Act 5. Players looking to complete their Battle Pass or hit their rank goals should do so before August 19. After maintenance wraps up, Season 2026 Act 5 will go live. With each new Act bringing rank resets and fresh content, many players use Valorant accounts to jump into the new season at their preferred level.
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All Valorant Acts, Episodes, and Seasons Start & End Dates
Valorant has gone through 9 Episodes, with each Episode containing 3 Acts, totaling 27 Acts. With the shift from Episodes to Seasons in 2025, 9 additional Acts have been released, bringing the total number of Acts since Valorant’s 2020 launch to 36.
Here is a breakdown of every Act, Episode, and Season in Valorant:
Episode/Season | Act | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | June 2, 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
Act 2 | August 4, 2020 | October 13, 2020 | |
Act 3 | October 13, 2020 | January 12, 2021 | |
| Act 1 | January 12, 2021 | March 2, 2021 |
Act 2 | March 2, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | |
Act 3 | April 27, 2021 | June 22, 2021 | |
| Act 1 | June 22, 2021 | September 8, 2021 |
Act 2 | September 8, 2021 | November 2, 2021 | |
Act 3 | November 2, 2021 | January 11, 2022 | |
| Act 1 | January 11, 2022 | March 1, 2022 |
Act 2 | March 1, 2022 | April 27, 2022 | |
Act 3 | April 27, 2022 | June 22, 2022 | |
| Act 1 | June 22, 2022 | August 23, 2022 |
Act 2 | August 23, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | |
Act 3 | October 18, 2022 | January 10, 2023 | |
| Act 1 | January 10, 2023 | March 7, 2023 |
Act 2 | March 7, 2023 | April 25, 2023 | |
Act 3 | April 25, 2023 | June 27, 2023 | |
| Act 1 | June 27, 2023 | August 29, 2023 |
Act 2 | August 29, 2023 | October 31, 2023 | |
Act 3 | October 31, 2023 | January 9, 2024 | |
| Act 1 | January 9, 2024 | March 5, 2024 |
Act 2 | March 5, 2024 | April 30, 2024 | |
Act 3 | April 30, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | |
| Act 1 | June 25, 2024 | August 28, 2024 |
Act 2 | August 28, 2024 | October 23, 2024 | |
Act 3 | October 23, 2024 | January 8, 2025 | |
| Act 1 | January 8, 2025 | March 5, 2025 |
Act 2 | March 5, 2025 | April 30, 2025 | |
Act 3 | April 30, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | |
Act 4 | June 25, 2025 | August 20, 2025 | |
Act 5 | August 20, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | |
Act 6 | October 15, 2025 | January 7, 2026 | |
| Act 1 | January 7, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
Act 2 | March 18, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | |
Act 3 | April 29, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | |
Act 4 (Current) | June 24, 2026 | August 19, 2026 | |
Act 5 | August 19, 2026 | TBA |
Season 2026 is currently in Act 4, which began on June 24, 2026, and will conclude on August 19, 2026. Season 2026: Act 5 will follow immediately after maintenance.
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FAQs About Valorant Acts and Episodes
When Does the New Valorant Act Start?
Valorant Season 2026: Act 5 will start on August 19, 2026. Act 5 begins immediately after Act 4 concludes, following a brief server maintenance period.
What Is the Valorant Battle Pass End Date?
Valorant Battle Passes end with the conclusion of each Act, so the current Battle Pass in Act 4 will end on August 19. Players have until this date to complete all tiers and claim rewards. Any unfinished tiers or unclaimed rewards will become unavailable once Act 4 begins.
How Long is a Valorant Act?
Valorant Acts last approximately 8 weeks on average. Based on the historical data, Acts have ranged from 7 to 11 weeks in duration. The shortest Acts were around 7 weeks, while the longest extended to about 11 weeks.
This timing allows Riot to maintain a steady content release schedule while providing players enough time to progress through battle passes and competitive rankings.
Final Words
Valorant's timeline of Episodes and Acts shows how the game has evolved since its 2020 launch. The shift to a Season-based model in 2025 changed how content is delivered, with more Acts per year and a consistent release schedule. Whatever Act is currently active, make sure to complete your battle pass and competitive placements before it ends to avoid missing out on rewards.
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