Valorant Season 25 Act 3 Release Details
Valorant Season 25 Act 3 is set to launch on April 30, 2025, for players in North and South America. For gamers in Asia, Europe, and other regions, the update will commence on May 1, 2025, according to local time. The staggered release schedule of Riot Games’ character-driven shooter can often confuse both new players and seasoned veterans.
Global Start Times for Valorant Season 25 Act 3
The third act of Valorant Season 25 will officially begin at:
- 6 AM PDT (April 30, 2025): North and South America
- 2 PM PDT (April 30, 2025): Asia
- 8 PM PDT (April 30, 2025): Europe
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the estimated patch release times across various regions:
- US (West): 6:00 – 10:00 AM PDT (April 30, 2025)
- US (East): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT (April 30, 2025)
- Brazil: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM UTC-3 (May 1, 2025)
- United Kingdom: 4:00 – 8:00 AM BST (May 1, 2025)
- Central Europe (Paris, Berlin, etc.): 5:00 – 9:00 AM CEST (May 1, 2025)
- India: 2:30 – 6:30 AM IST (May 1, 2025)
- China (Beijing): 5:00 – 9:00 AM CST (May 1, 2025) [tentative]
- Korea and Japan: 6:00 – 10:00 AM KST/JST (May 1, 2025)
For newcomers, these start times indicate when the game will undergo scheduled maintenance. Expect the servers to be offline for approximately two to four hours as the transition takes place. Players will need to download a patch upon the game’s return to enjoy all the new features that Season 25 Act 3 brings.
It’s important to note that the competitive queue for Season 25 Act 2 will conclude prior to this maintenance period.
What’s New in Valorant Season 25 Act 3?
As the final act of the season, Valorant Season 25 Act 3 promises to introduce several exciting changes. Recent Patch 10.08 notes reveal the introduction of a new gifting system, balance adjustments for agents Astra and Yoru, and quality-of-life improvements in celebration of the game’s fifth anniversary.
Additionally, a fresh Battlepass and a range of new skins are anticipated, though full details will be shared as the launch date approaches.