Since the release of Patch 7.04 on August 29, many Valorant players have questioned whether the new Sunset map is in competitive rotation. It’s been over half a year since Riot Games released a new map for Valorant. So, the buzzing around it is no surprise to anyone. It’s a Los Angeles-inspired map with several nods to the iconic West Coast city. Before you rush in, we’ll detail everything you must know about the Sunset map.
Is Sunset in the Valorant Competitive Map Pool?
Valorant players will be happy to note that Sunset officially entered competitive map rotation with Patch. 7.05 on September 6. Now, you won’t have to just rely on Swiftplay Mode to enjoy this unique map setting. This addition does do away with Fracture and Pearl.
The full competitive map pool is as follows:
- Bind
- Ascent
- Haven
- Breeze
- Sunset
- Split
- Lotus
What is the Sunset Valorant Map?
Sunset Minimap
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There’s no denying that the Sunset map pays homage to one of the Sunshine State’s most popular cities. LA is everywhere you look, and even the setting sun gives off a laid-back vibe. It’s an urban-like map filled with shops and those dreaded traffic jams. Valorant also included graffiti that they sourced from local LA artists, adding a more personal and realistic touch to the setting.
As for the playstyle, it’s mostly standard fare. There are two spike sites for players. However, most of the emphasis goes on mid-control. It’s a tough spot on the Valorant Sunset map, but getting your team there as quickly as possible is worth it. Once you have control over it, you can become quite tough to beat.Â
The Lead Map Designer, Joe Lansford explained how the point of the Sunset Valorant map was to make a hard mid-control point. In this case, they didn’t want one team to come out over the other. So, both teams are at the same advantage or disadvantage. It urges players to devise additional strategies if they want to win. Rifle players will have a great time with this setup. If you played the Breeze map pre-overhaul, you may find familiarity with the Sunset map.
Even with the LA vibes, you still have plenty of room for warfare. Players get three lanes to rush down as you strive for that mid-control. You can see a layout of the map in the post pictured above.
Related:
Valorant’s Breeze Map Is Returning With Big Changes
Valorant is available on PC.
