VALORANT Map 8 Leaks: Omega Earth and Portugal Setting (May 2022)

When Will the New VALORANT Map Come Out in May 2022?

We know a new map is coming to VALORANT. A while ago we said that the upcoming map would be set in Portugal, and now we will give more detailed information about VALORANT's newest map! When will VALORANT map 8 come out? When will the new map come out? What's new? Let's see together what ValorLeaks, the famous address for leaks, said about the map...

VALORANT Map 8: What's New and Latest Information

First, let's state again that VALORANT's 8th map will be set in an alternate-reality version of Portugal. According to information published jointly from the accounts of ValorLeaks and Cynprel, famous names in VALORANT leaks, the map is known to be the first VALORANT map located on Omega Earth. The hint on the card at the end of the VALORANT Episode 4 Act 3 battle pass depicts a yellow tram car passing through an underwater tunnel. The cars resemble Lisbon's famous public transport cars in design and color. The references to the Portuguese capital stand out, but we all know it won't contain the normal version of the city. The famous VALORANT information sharer Cynprel says that Neon and Fade hinted at a trip to Omega Earth, and there is also a hint in a voice line from Fade stating that she has visited Portugal before.

What Does VALORANT Map 8 Omega Earth Mean?

Omega Earth is known as an alternate reality that sends agents to steal Radianite from the normal Earth. It shares the same characteristics as the normal world, including the people living in it. However, its having developed alternate-reality technology before the normal world sets it apart. The Omega Earth story also makes it clear why an agent can appear on both teams: one belongs to the normal world and the opponent belongs to the other world. The bomb sites contain Radianite, a mysterious mineral in the VALORANT universe. VALORANT's newest map, map 8, is known to be set in this mysterious universe, but it isn't yet known whether the map will work differently because of this feature. We may see a new visual style or a mechanic unique to Omega Earth.

When Will VALORANT Map 8 Come Out?

Since leaks about the new VALORANT map continue, it is not yet known when the 8th map will be added to the game.

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