Valorant teased its next map earlier in the Anthem of the Year 1 cinematic. Now, dataminers have extracted clues from game files, fueling excitement in the community. The Night Market banner and cinematic imagery point to an Australian-inspired setting, and fresh leaks confirm the codename Canyon.
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As experienced Valorant trackers, we've followed dataminers like 'floxay' and 'Mike' who delved into live game files. They've pinpointed the codename "Canyon" for the upcoming map, though full details remain under wraps.
With Valorant Episode 3 Act 1 winding down, Riot's Easter eggs and the returning Night Market have sparked speculation. Community discussions tie these to a major map reveal.
The 'Testing Ground' player card from the Episode 3 Act 1 battlepass mirrors the cinematic's opening, hinting at a Kingdom-ravaged urban ruin.
Leaked assets depict a dramatic canyon landscape: jagged rocky peaks, sprawling ruined buildings, lush greenery on one side contrasting arid desert on the other—a nuclear wasteland evoking the battlepass teaser. This dual-climate map promises dynamic gameplay.
