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- Valorant Episode 9 Act 2 will come out on August 27 or August 28 depending on your region.
- The update will be rolled out at different times across multiple regions.
- Servers will be down for four hours prior to the start of the new act to conduct maintenance.
The team-based tactical shooter from Riot Games is due for another update, giving players something to look forward to. Keeping tabs on the Valorant Episode 9 Act 2 release time will allow to jump right into the game and test all the new content as soon as it drops, so we’re here to help.
Each update is an opportunity to shake up the meta, and what better way is there to do that than introducing a new Agent? The newcomer is a master tactician named Vyse and will fill the role of Sentinel on a team.
Whether you’ve been anticipating playing with this new character or are excited to jump back into ranked matches, a new update is always an exciting time to play.
When does Valorant Episode 9 Act 2 come out?
The update will come out on August 27 or August 28 depending on where you are in the world. New content for the game is rolled out in batches, so they don’t become available for everyone simultaneously. But regardless of where you play, the game’s servers are scheduled to go down for four hours to conduct maintenance.
Check the table below to find out when the new act becomes available in your region.
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States – Seattle (PDT) | August 27 at 6am PDT |
| United States – Chicago (CDT) | August 27 at 8am CDT |
| United States – New York (EDT) | August 27 at 9am EDT |
| United Kingdom (BST) | August 28 at 4am BST |
| Europe (CEST) | August 28 at 5am CEST |
| Japan (JST) | August 28 at 6am JST |
| New Zealand (NZST) | August 28 at 9am NZST |
Episode 9 Act 2 release countdown
These timers will help you keep track of when you’ll be able to jump back into the game.
NA Region
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JP Region
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EU Region
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Keep in mind that these times may change in case of any issues encountered during maintenance. Visit the Valorant website after the update goes live for official patch notes.
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