We all know that Riot Games loves an overwhelmingly competitive ranking system, both in League of Legends and VALORANT. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about Valorant's seasonal format, including the latest shift to a year-long seasonal system and key dates. Wondering when you can expect the next VALORANT season and act? Here's what you need to know.
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Valorant’s New Seasonal Format (2025)
In 2025, Riot Games officially announced that VALORANT is changing its Episode and Act format to a Season-based system.
Key Changes in 2025:
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A single Season lasts the entire calendar year.
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Each Season has six Acts, each lasting around two months.
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Rank resets happen at the start of the Season and again at mid-season.
As you might know, Season 2025 (V25) launched on January 8, 2025, kicking off with Act I. This approach allows Riot Games to maintain the game interesting and fun with regular content releases, such as new agents and maps.
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Valorant Season 2025 (V25): Acts and Schedule
Here's the current VALORANT schedule breakdown:
| Act | Start & End Date |
| Act 1 | Jan 8, 2025 - March 5, 2025 |
| Act 2 | March 5, 2025 - April 30, 2025 |
| Act 3 | April 30, 2025 - Late June 2025 (TBA) |
| Act 4 | June 2025 - August 2025 (Expected) |
| Act 5 | August 2025 - October 2025 (Expected) |
| Act 6 | October 2025 - December 2025 (Expected) |
When Does the Next VALORANT Act Begin?
Season V25, Act 3 is set to begin on April 30, 2025, immediately after Act 2 ends. As always, it comes with server maintenance.
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What Are Valorant Acts and How Do They Work?
Each Act in VALORANT comes with a content drop. It launches new agents, maps, modes, or cosmetic updates. Acts also involve soft rank resets, as we already mentioned. This means players have to complete five placement matches.
New Acts in VALORANT include a Battle Pass with free and premium reward tracks. Premium passes offer exclusive cosmetics, skins, sprays, and more, making them a great purchase for hardcore fans.
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Final Thoughts
Riot’s new ranked structure makes it easier to track your progress across the year. It's simple and straightforward. The new Season + Act offers the players dynamic gameplay updates. Stay tuned for the latest VALORANT updates!
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