When Does Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 Start?

As Valorant Episode 7 Act 1 winds down, fans want to know when Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 starts.

Valorant Episode 7 Act 1 introduced Team Deathmatch, Valorant Kingdom Credits, and a new progression system to Valorant back in June. The update also brought Deadlock to the game, a Sentinel that hinders an opponent's movement and an Ultimate that traps them in a cocoon with little way to escape.

Now, Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 is just around the corner with new maps, cosmetics, and a slew of Agent changes no one saw coming. So, how much longer do fans have to wait for Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 to start?

When Does Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 Start?

Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 starts on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. The next major update is set to bring Breeze back into the rotation as Fracture and Pearl leave the competitive map pool. Plus, new map, Sunset, set in Los Angeles, is reportedly joining the game after a reveal at Valorant Champions 2023.

Breeze will return with a few changes to its layout, including a blocked off A Hall and a wall around B Back. Check out all the changes coming to Breeze here.

Valorant Episode 7 Act 2: What We Know So Far

Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 is bringing a handful of Agent changes, a new Battle Pass, and alterations to Valorant's map pool. Although Riot Games has not released the full patch notes yet, they have revealed a few key updates coming in Valorant Episode 7 Act 2.

11 Agents are receiving changes to "increase game slate clarity." Many Ultimate points have been increased from 8 to 9, and some of the most popular Agents' abilities are being nerfed. In fact, Jett's entire kit has taken a hit as Riot Games decreased her dash window, smoke duration, and Updraft charges. Check out the full list of Agent changes in Patch 7.04 here.

Patch 7.04 will also include the Valorant Daydreams Bundle that honors the city of Los Angeles with a Los Angeles Lakers' purple and gold design full of basketball hoops, palm trees, and roller blades.