VALORANT, the game developed by Riot Games, is a tactical FPS that currently features twelve maps. The objective for the two opposing teams in a match is to score more points than the other. To do this, players battle on a map with the goal of planting the Spike, defusing it, or eliminating all five opponents.

Depending on the map and the agents being played, the strategies to achieve these goals vary. Each of the current maps offers a unique mechanic that affects gameplay to varying degrees. While most of the maps feature two spike sites, two of them include three (Lotus and Haven). On certain maps, players can also jump over gaps to surprise enemies, open or break large doors, depending on the game plan.

The List of Maps

Currently, there are seven maps available in competitive and casual modes out of a total of twelve. These maps rotate regularly to offer different gameplay experiences and give Riot time to rework them. It's also worth noting that some maps are exclusive to other game modes, such as Deathmatch.

In the game's lore, almost all of the maps are set in real-world locations, although they exist in alternate versions of our universe. For example, three of them (Lotus, Pearl, and Corrode) are located on Omega Earth, while the rest are on Alpha Earth.

Split

Split is a standard map in VALORANT, having been available since the Closed Beta phase. Located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, on Alpha Earth, the map was internally codenamed "Bonsai" during development. It features two spike sites (A and B) and is known for its vertical layout with multiple elevation changes supported by rope ascenders.

Haven

Haven is one of the original maps in VALORANT, first introduced during the game’s closed beta. Set in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Alpha Earth, the map was developed under the codename "Triad". What sets Haven apart from all other maps in the game is its unique feature of three spike sites (A, B and C). The map also includes 400 HP destructible panels.

Bind

Bind is one of the original maps in VALORANT, having been available since the game’s Closed Beta. Located in Rabat, Morocco, on Alpha Earth, it was developed under the codename "Duality". The map features two spike sites (A and B) and has a unique layout with no traditional mid. Instead, it features one-way teleporters and automatic doors, enabling fast rotations and surprise plays.

Ascent

Ascent is the fourth map introduced in VALORANT, officially released on 2 June 2020 with the launch of Episode 1 Act 1 (v1.0). Set in San Marco, Venice, Italy, on Alpha Earth, Ascent was developed under the same name as its codename. The map features two spike sites (A and B) and includes a mix of interactive elements: 500 HP irreversible bomb doors, 400 HP destructible panels and a destructible glass pane affecting mid.

Icebox

Icebox is the fifth map released in VALORANT, launched on 13 October 2020 during Episode 1 Act 3 (v1.10). Located on Bennett Island in the Russian Far East within the Sakha Republic on Alpha Earth, the map was developed under the codename "Port". Icebox also features two spike sites (A and B) and includes rope ascenders and ziplines to support its highly vertical design.

Breeze

Breeze, the sixth map released in VALORANT, was launched on 27 April 2021 during Episode 2 Act 3 (v2.08). Set in the Bermuda Triangle in the Atlantic Ocean on Alpha Earth, Breeze was developed under the codename "Foxtrot". The map features two spike sites (A and B) and is characterized by open, wide spaces combined with long areas. Key features include rope ascenders, a mechanical door and a one-way automatic chute.

Fracture

Fracture is the seventh map to be released in VALORANT, introduced on 8 September 2021 during Episode 3 Act 2 (v3.05). Located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA, on Alpha Earth, the map was developed under the codename "Canyon". It features two spike sites (A and B) and is unique in that it has automatic doors, one-way ziplines and rope ascenders, which create complex rotation options.

Pearl

Pearl is the eighth map released in VALORANT, launched on 22 June 2022 during Episode 5 Act 1 (v5.0). Set in Lisbon, Portugal, on Omega Earth, Pearl was developed under the codename "Pitt". The map features two spike sites (A and B) and introduces a modern urban environment with tight corridors and vertical spaces.

Lotus

Lotus is the ninth map released in VALORANT, added on 10 January 2023 during Episode 6 Act 1 (v6.0). Situated in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India, on Omega Earth, the map was developed under the codename "Jam". It features three spike sites (A, B and C) and incorporates unique gameplay elements such as rope ascenders, 400 HP destructible walls, rotating doorways and silent drops.

Sunset

Sunset is the tenth map introduced in VALORANT, set in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, on Alpha Earth. It was added to the game on August 29th, 2023, during Episode 7 Act 2 (v7.04), under the codename "Juliett". The map features two spike sites (A and B) and includes 500 HP irreversible bomb door between mid and B.

Abyss

Abyss is the eleventh map introduced in VALORANT, set in the remote region of Sør-Jan on Jan Mayen Island, Norway, within Alpha Earth. Officially added on June 11th, 2024 during Episode 8 Act 3 (v8.11), Abyss brought a fresh dynamic to the game with its unique verticality and high-risk design. The map features two spike sites (A and B), rope ascenders, 120 HP destructible doors, death drops, and jump shortcuts on mid. Its first code name was “Infinity”.

Corrode

Corrode is the twelfth map released in VALORANT, launched on 25 June 2025 for Act 4 (v11.00). Set in a French castle repurposed into a radiantite salt mining site, the map is located on Omega Earth. Initially a medieval fortress, the area is now filled with industrial machinery and multi-tiered defensive structures overlooking a vast salt desert. The map features two spike sites (A and B), a three-lane layout, and layered defense options with multiple fallback positions.