The release of the highly anticipated Valorant Episode 8 is just around the corner, and fans of the competitive shooter from throughout the globe are more excited than ever to welcome all the new content that the next update will bring to the Riot Games title.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 update is set to introduce some new content to Valorant, including a fresh Battle Pass, a brand new weapon, a change to the competitive map pool, and much more. A new Agent ‘SmokeDancer’ is also expected to join the Valorant roster within the next few months, but according to leaks, they won’t be arriving at the game until Episode 8 Act 2.

Now, with a thorough grasp of all the elements the upcoming Episode 8 Act 1 update is poised to bring, you might ponder, “When is the Valorant Episode 8 release date?”

Luckily, the release date for Valorant Episode 8 has already been revealed, and it’s only a few days away.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Release Date: When is the Next Valorant Episode?

Looking at the ongoing Valorant Battle Pass, we can easily determine the exact release date of the next Valorant Act.

At the time of writing, the in-game timer indicates 9 days remaining before the conclusion of Valorant’s Episode 7 Act 3 Battle Pass. Consequently, it’s reasonable to anticipate the release of the Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 update on or around January 8, 2023.