Rumors and Speculations Surrounding VALORANT’s Next Map
For weeks, the VALORANT community has been buzzing with rumors and speculations about the location of the game’s next map.
Riot Games, the developer of VALORANT, has been dropping hints about the new map through clues in the previous battle pass and a teaser trailer.
Clues Point to Los Angeles as the Next Map Location
While Riot Games has not officially announced the next map’s location, many clues suggest that it could be set in Los Angeles, California.
One of the player cards in the Episode Seven battle pass featured an area with palm trees and a massive building in the background, known as Golden Hour, hinting at a sunny location.
Riot Games released a teaser trailer featuring Cypher and Deadlock, in which they discovered shady movement from Kingdom Corporation. The map shown in the video matches perfectly with an area southeast of Los Angeles.
Los Nietos: The Potential Location
The exact location marked by Cypher on his monitor is believed to be Los Nietos, situated between Santa Fe Springs and Whittier areas. The map aligns with nearby freeways and the coast near Long Beach.
Announcement Expected at VALORANT Champions Finals
Fans can expect the new map to be announced during the 2023 VALORANT Champions finals, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 26. The finals are held in Los Angeles, making it an ideal occasion for the announcement.
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