Valorant Plummet Map: Everything We Know (2026)
Riot is dropping a brand new map with Act 4. Here is everything that is actually confirmed about Plummet, what is only leaked, and what we still do not know. We update this as the reveal lands.
Sources: official Act 4 and Masters London communications plus current 2026 data-mine leaks. Leaks are not final, see the dates inside.
The short version
Valorant is getting a new map alongside Season 2026 Act 4. Its data-mined codename is Plummet, the official reveal happens in a showmatch on June 21, and the map is expected to launch on June 24. Everything about the theme and layout is still leak territory until then.
Confirmed: a new map arrives with Act 4 on June 24, revealed June 21. Everything else, including the real name, is leaked or unconfirmed for now.
What is actually confirmed
Keeping it honest, here is only what Riot has officially communicated:
What is leaked, not confirmed
This part is based on data-mines and teasers. Treat it as rumor until the reveal, not as fact.
The points below come from leaks and teaser reads. Riot has not confirmed the theme, the mechanic or the name. We will correct anything that turns out wrong after June 21.
Teasers point to heavy Chinese cultural influence, with large gates and mountain peaks that tie into the ongoing lore.
The map is rumored to feature a large-scale portal mechanic, which would be a first for a standard map.
Leaks also mention destructible or breakable rock as a possible gimmick. Unconfirmed.
The setting appears connected to the overarching story Riot has been building through recent agents and events.
Is the map really called Plummet?
Plummet is the codename pulled from the game files, not the confirmed in-game name. Riot almost always ships maps under a different public name than the internal one, so expect the real title at the June 21 reveal.
We are publishing under Plummet because that is what everyone is searching for right now. Once Riot reveals the official name, we update the title here and keep this page as your home for the map.
Plummet and the Act 4 map pool
New maps usually join the competitive rotation when they launch. For reference, the Act 3 pool was Ascent, Breeze, Fracture, Haven, Lotus, Pearl and Split. The exact Act 4 pool, and whether Plummet is in ranked right away, lands with the official patch notes.
The pool changes every Act to keep things fresh. When a map rotates out, it does not disappear, it just moves to the casual queues. For the full picture see our Valorant ranked map pool and map rotation guide.
What we do not know yet
Plenty, and we would rather say so than make it up. Until launch on June 24, the following are all unconfirmed:
We will turn this page into a full callouts and strategy guide the moment the map is live, so it is worth a bookmark.
When and how you can play Plummet
Plan for June 24, the start of Act 4. New maps usually drop into the rotation right away, so you should be able to queue it in standard modes from launch, with the competitive availability confirmed in the patch notes.
Act 4 also brings the usual ranked reset and a new Battle Pass, so the new map arrives at the perfect time to start grinding placements on fresh ground. More on the reset in our Act 4 placements guide.
A new map, a new ranked start
A fresh Act and a new map are the classic moment players reset their setup: new region, a smurf for warmups, or a higher-ranked account to play placements where they actually belong. If that is you, look at region, full access and rank, not just the price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new Valorant map called?
Its data-mined codename is Plummet. Riot reveals the official name and a first look in a showmatch on June 21, 2026, before the VCT Masters London Grand Finals.
When does Plummet release in Valorant?
The new map is expected to launch alongside Season 2026 Act 4 on June 24, 2026.
What is Plummet’s theme?
Leaks point to a strong Chinese cultural influence with large gates and mountain peaks tied into the lore, plus a rumored portal mechanic. None of this is officially confirmed yet.
Will Plummet be in competitive?
New maps usually enter the pool, and the rotation updates every Act. Whether Plummet is in the ranked pool right at launch will be confirmed in the Act 4 patch notes.
What map will Plummet replace?
Not confirmed. The map pool changes each Act, and a removed map stays playable in Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush and Escalation.
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