When does Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 begin for all regions?

Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 is set to kick off on October 23 or 24, 2024, depending on the region your Riot Account is based in. This will be the final act of the year and the second one for the esports off-season. As a result, you can expect major and minor balance changes throughout this period.

With Riot Games' phased deployment of new content, many will be confused as to what time Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 begins. This article will provide a detailed region-wise breakdown of the same.

Note: The content of this article is based on the previous durations of Acts. Riot Games can change the release date and time of Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 without prior notice.

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Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 release date and time

While Patch 9.08 will be available for download on October 22, 2024, in North and South America, and on October 23, 2024, in the rest of the world, Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 content will only be accessible starting October 23 and 24, respectively.

Here is a breakdown of the release times of E9A3:

• US (West): 6 am PT (October 23, 2024)
• US (East): 9 am ET (October 23, 2024)
• Brazil: 10 am UTC-3 (October 23, 2024)
• UK: 4 am BST (October 24, 2024)
• Europe (Paris, Berlin, etc.): 5 am CEST (October 24, 2024)
• India: 2:30 am IST (October 24, 2024)
• China (Beijing): 5 am CST (October 24, 2024) [tentative]
• Korea and Japan: 6 am KST/JST (October 24, 2024)

The exact timings may vary slightly depending on server conditions. Riot Games will post about any such delays on the client as well as on its website. Keep track of such discrepancies if you wish to jump in as soon as the new Act drops.

Once Episode 9 Act 3 goes live, you will immediately get your hands on the season's Battlepass. Your competitive rank will also undergo a soft reset and you must play one ranked game to be placed back in your last rank.

All Agent, weapon, and map changes will also be reflected in your gameplay. This means you should prepare to return to Pearl and Split when queuing for competitive games.

Without new Agents, weapons, or maps, Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 is likely to be a slow-burner—perhaps a period of calm before a massive overhaul in gameplay systems.