VALORANT's Canyon Map Leak Explained

VALORANT's Canyon map leak points to a canyon-style layout with a rocky mountain, expected after Episode 3 Act 1 wraps on September 8.

Sera Karasu

August 16, 2021, 02:14 PM1 min read

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VALORANT's next map was leaked under the codename Canyon, though Riot Games had not confirmed the name as of this report.
Leaked footage suggested VALORANT's Canyon map could feature a canyon-like setting with a rocky mountain in the distance.
VALORANT's Canyon map was rumored to arrive after Episode 3 Act 1 ends on September 8, though nothing was confirmed.

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VALORANT's New Map: Canyon

As you know, VALORANT's most recent map, Breeze, released in April 2021. After Breeze launched, fans eagerly started waiting for the next map to arrive. It didn't take long, though, before this upcoming map leaked. The new map's codename is known to be "Canyon." The name hasn't been confirmed yet, but fans seem quite convinced.

New Map Codename: Canyon | #VALORANT
— Mike - Valorant Leaks & Info (@ValorLeaks) August 13, 2021

VALORANT's New Map Canyon: Map Layout

While there's no confirmed information about the map's layout yet, it's thought it could be a canyon-like setting with a rocky mountain visible in the distance.

🔻First Look at The Next Map🔻
Riot just dropped the Year One Anthem!
This is the teaser we saw in the battlepass.

| #VALORANT pic.twitter.com/UY7izWln9H

— Cynprel (@cynprel) June 21, 2021

When Will VALORANT's New Map Canyon Release?

VALORANT's Episode 3 Act 1 is expected to wrap up on September 8. The new map Canyon is thought to arrive sometime after that, but nothing is confirmed yet. We'll all see together when our curiosity about the new map finally gets satisfied.