Everything Coming in the New VALORANT Act: Agent Miks, Map Rotation Changes & Knockout Mode

March 16, 2026

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As the next VALORANT season approaches, more details about the upcoming Act update have started to emerge. A new agent, map rotation changes, a brand-new game mode, and a new weapon bundle are all expected to arrive in the next update. Here’s everything we currently know about the next VALORANT Act.

New Agent: Miks

One of the biggest additions in the upcoming season is Miks, a new Controller agent rumored to be from Croatia.

Based on leaked information, Miks appears to bring a unique mix of team support and map control abilities, making the agent quite different from traditional controllers. Some of the abilities reportedly include:

A Combat Stim ability that can buff teammates
A device that sends out sound waves to either heal allies or concuss enemies
A map-targeted smoke ability for controlling key areas
A powerful ultimate that knocks back, slows, and deafens enemies

Map Rotation Changes

The new season will also introduce changes to the competitive map rotation.

Maps leaving the rotation:

Abyss
Corrode

Maps returning to the pool:

Fracture
Lotus

New Game Mode: Knockout

A brand-new mode called Knockout is also expected to arrive in the upcoming update. According to early details:

The mode will be 5v5
It will be played on Team Deathmatch maps
It introduces a revive mechanic

The most interesting feature of Knockout is the revive system. Each time a player eliminates an opponent, one of their teammates is revived, which could lead to fast-paced and chaotic matches.

New Bundle: Blackthron Bundle

A new bundle called Blackthron is expected to arrive in the store alongside the new season. The Blackthron bundle features a dark, rose-themed design, giving the weapons a stylish and elegant aesthetic. The bundle is expected to include skins for:

Vandal
Guardian
Marshal
Classic
Melee

When Does the New VALORANT Act Start?

According to current information, the VALORANT V26 Act 2 update is expected to release globally on March 18, 2026. With the new Act, players are expected to see:

The new agent Miks
Map rotation changes
The new Knockout game mode
New Bundle

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