Key Points:
- A new VALORANT map is set to be revealed at the upcoming VCT Masters Shanghai event.
- Riot Games dropped an Easter egg in Episode Eight, Act Three’s poster, hinting at the map’s reveal.
- The poster features Omen, Clove, and Iso in a mysterious, cave-like background.
- Speculation suggests the map could be underground, vertical, or set in China.
VALORANT players have been eagerly awaiting the addition of a new map to the game’s pool, and Riot Games has finally provided a teaser for when the highly anticipated reveal will take place.
Valorant New Map Teased for Masters Shanghai
According to the Episode Eight, Act Three announcement trailer released on April 30, a mysterious poster at the end hints at a new VALORANT map reveal during the upcoming VCT Masters Shanghai event. “As stated in the trailer, the poster features Omen, Clove, and Iso in front of a mystical, cave-like background, announcing the reveal window for the new map.”
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Decoding the Teaser
As Per DotEsports, While Riot hasn’t officially confirmed the poster as a map teaser, fans are already speculating about the potential features of the new location based on the clues provided. One fan tweeted their guess, suggesting the map could be “either underground or have a lot of verticality”, judging by the eerie backdrop.
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Possible Connections to Lore
The inclusion of Omen, Clove, and Iso in the teaser has led to theories about their connection to the new map. A voicemail from Clove in the Practice Range mentions a “secret cavern” Hourglass base, which could tie into the cave-like setting hinted at in the poster.
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VCT Masters Shanghai Reveal and Schedule
While VCT Masters Shanghai starts on May 23, Riot will likely unveil the new map during the tournament’s finals, scheduled for June 9. The event’s location in Shanghai has also fueled speculation that the map could be set in China, aligning with Riot’s efforts to represent the country in VALORANT.
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