With the season nearing its end, many players have recently started pushing hard in competitive mode. No matter what rank they reach, it marks a farewell to this season, and naturally, it's also for that little accessory—even if you fall three ranks, you must firmly keep that accessory attached! According to the recently released information, the map pool for the next season will undergo another change: Bind will be removed from competitive map rotation, and Ascent will return! The other maps remain: Abyss, Pearl, Lotus, Neon, Breeze, and Fracture. Having both Breeze and Fracture was already quite annoying, and now Ascent is being swapped back in—it looks like the ranked grind next season will be another hassle!
However, there's also exciting news recently: Aquaform 2.0 is coming!


Launched in January 2024, the Aquaform bundle is probably the most desired set besides the 2021 Champions bundle—it's truly the dream bundle for many! Transforming water into blades, shaping water into guns, the only inspect animation with variable speed in the game, the only accessory with a kill counter, along with numerous effects and unique features—it stands as a truly exceptional bundle. The melee weapon, Blackwave Blade, is god-tier; the Sheriff is T0-level; and the Phantom is also among the best. It even briefly returned last year in a Rekindle package! The Vandal and the Operator, with their crisp sound effects, seem to fire with the force of water waves. Overall, Aquaform can be considered the hottest bundle aside from the Champions series!


Back then, I hadn't joined Valorant yet—time cannot be reversed—but the second generation of Aquaform is finally arriving! Based on official promotions and various leaks, it's almost confirmed to launch around late April, specifically with an official announcement on April 27!

According to leaks, the Aquaform 2.0 bundle includes: Phantom, Guardian, Marshal, Ghost, and a melee weapon (rumors suggest this weapon set features a long blade switch). So, are you ready? The Aquaform you missed two years ago is about to appear right before your eyes—the decision to grab it is now imminent!