Release Date and Time for Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass

The Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass is set to launch in North and South America on October 23, 2024, with its global release following a day later on October 24, 2024. This staggered rollout comes as part of the revised content release framework established by Riot Games, which began with patch 9.0. Players will need to wait until the full day after patch 9.08 is implemented to access the new Battlepass content.

This phased release schedule might create some uncertainty for players, particularly newcomers, regarding the exact launch timings of the Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass across different regions. This article aims to clarify these specifics.

What is the release schedule for Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass across various regions?

The Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass will become available almost 24 hours after the implementation of patch 9.08. The schedule is as follows: in the Americas on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and in Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and Oceania on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Here’s a detailed overview of the specific release times:

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)

At the specified times, players will be prompted to restart their game, which will automatically download the essential files. Should any delays occur, updates will be communicated via the Riot Games Client and also on the developer’s server status page.

So far, unlike in previous Acts, there have been no leaks regarding the contents of the Valorant Episode 9 Act 3 Battlepass.

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