All about Episode 5 of Valorant
To start the summer, Valorant presents Episode 5. Named Dimension, it will be divided into three separate Acts like all the other episodes. Each of them will bring new content.
It's time to take stock of all that Episode 5 and its Acts bring to Valorant.
Episode 5 - Act 1
Starts: 22 June - Ends: 23 August
The first Act of Episode 5 brings us a new map: Pearl. This one, inspired by Portuguese folklore, is located at the bottom of the ocean, under a polycarbonate dome. Players will also be treated to a new rank: Ascendant. It is located between the Diamond and Immortal ranks. Furthermore, this Act is an opportunity for the developers to make significant changes to Chamber.
Launch Cinematic
New Map: Pearl
Riot Games is taking advantage of this new Act to add an eighth map named Pearl.
Vitality wins Split 2
Vitality takes the title in the VRL France: Revolution Split 2 final.
FunPlus Phoenix wins the second Masters

After several weeks of competition, FunPlus Phoenix won the Masters 2 in Copenhagen.
FUT Esports is European Champion
Vitality takes the title in the VRL France: Revolution Split 2 final.
Chamber of new nerve
The Agent, which currently dominates the meta, is receiving many changes.
The patches for Episode 5, Act 1:
Patch 5.00 (The new map, Pearl, the removal of Split, the Ascendant rank)
Patch 5.01 (Balancing Agents)
No 5.02 patch
Patch 5.03 (Chamber gets a nerf, New Unreal Engine version, Balancing)
Episode 5 - Act 2
Start: 24 August - End: 18 October
This second Act of Episode 5 was marked by LOUD's victory in the Valorant Champions. In game, several changes have been made to some maps, but also to several agents. Pearl and Fracture have been given a facelift in many areas, and the flashes of Skye, Reyna, KAY/O and Yoru have been reviewed.
Launch Cinematic
The new VCT format
Riot Games has revealed more information about the new edition of the VCT.
The patches for Episode 5, Act 2:
Patch 5.04 (New for crosshairs)
Patch 5.05 (Minor corrections)
Patch 5.06 (Many changes on Pearl, Buff from the Stinger)
Patch 5.07 (Many changes on Fracture, Redesign of some flashes)
Episode 5 - Act 3
Start: 19 October - End: ?
The last Act of Episode 5 is marked by a redesign of the interface of Valorant, in order to make it more pleasant and easy to use. In addition to these aesthetic changes, this Act has brought a new Agent, which is none other than Harborthe master of water.
Launch Cinematic
Harbor, the 21st Agent of Valorant
This third and final Act of Episode 5 marks the entrance of Harbor. This Agent uses water, to protect himself, but also to attack his enemies.
G2 Gozen, World Champions 2022
The first ever Game Changers Championship ended with an intense and epic Final. The players from G2 Gozen won.
Mandatory wins the French Cup

After a faultless performance in the French Cup, our players won their second title in the French LAN against BONK.
The patches for Episode 5, Act 3:
Patch 5.08 (Harbor joins the Agents' pool)
Patch 5.09 (Some corrections)
Patch 5.10 (Big buffs from Cypher and nerves from Fade)
No Patch 5.11
Patch 5.12 (Serious Chamber nerve and Velocity Mode)