In the recent patch 2.02, Riot Games added individual scores for each map of Valorant at the start of a match.
Each of the five maps - Ascent, Bind, Haven, Icebox, and Split - have separate match-starting music. Every piece of music sets the vibe and mood of the map. It fleshes out the characteristic of the map as a part of the world of Valorant.
Music scoring has been Riot Games' focus since day one with Valorant.
The music of Valorant
The music of Valorant creates a unique identity. The publisher based the music of Valorant on cyberpunk inspired synth-wave, a sub-genre of electronic music.
Previously with music, Riot Games fleshed out the unique characteristic of each Agent. Valorant has a public playlist for each agent on Spotify, which perfectly encapsulates the character.
Recently Crown Channel hosted Valorant WWFEST in partnership with Riot Games. It was described as a celebration of the music and art of Valorant's world.
Six talented musicians, including grammy award nominee Madeon, Moore Kismat, Whipped Cream, Ookay, Skyler Madison, and Armnhmr performed at Valorant WWFEST.
Riot Games seems to be doing the same with the maps as it did to the Agents with the background music. Giving each its own identity.
Music for each map of Valorant
The maps of Valorant has been quite different from one another. The Moroccan middle-eastern inspired. Bind is different from the Siberian kingdom corporation facility of Icebox or Tokyo's streets in Split.
With the addition of new music, Riot Games seems to be building on each map's unique characters and stories.
Even though the new music isn’t initially noticeable, fans were absolutely thrilled by this new addition.
Fans of the game are looking forward to more upcoming additions to the game that keeps things interesting.