Unlike VALORANT’s desolate new Corrode map, the update it comes with is as lustrous as can be. Act IV offers new ways for players to dominate, featuring a freshly-stacked Battle Pass, crucial Agent Changes, and a new tactical playground. Let’s unpack all the major highlights in this massive update!
Season 25, Act IV Battle Pass Overview
Get ready to flex your aim and fashion sense because the latest Battle Pass brings a striking trio of skin bundles that cater to your every need. Whatever the mood for your current Ranked climb is, there’s a bundle to match it! On top of weapon skins, you can expect a full suite of player cards, gun buddies, sprays, and titles to go with each theme, all packed into the premium track.
The Space Piercer Collection is the pick if you want to feel like the star of a cosmic action flick. With glowing accents and a smooth metallic finish, this set is built to impress. The bundle includes skins for Judge, Guardian, Ares, and Sheriff.
On the opposite end, the Atlas // CMD Collection strips things down for a clean, tactical look. It has a beige and black colorway with sharp geometry, designed with efficiency in mind. Perfect for players who prefer a military-grade feel, this bundle equips your Spectre, Classic, Outlaw, Vandal, and Melee weapons with a practical finish ideal for high-level ops.
If you use soothing background music to stay in zen mode when grinding Elo, the Perch Collection offers a calming, nature-inspired lineup that swaps grit for grace. This bundle features blossoms, peaceful scenery, and gentle pastels that bring an artsy charm to the Marshal, Phantom, Shorty, and Bulldog.
New Map: Corrode
Corrode, the newest addition to VALORANT’s map pool, is set in a crumbling medieval fortress overtaken by radianite storms. It mixes castle ramparts with abandoned village structures, resulting in a map that feels both ancient and unpredictable.
Strategically, Corrode is as layered as it looks. With three lanes and two sites, it features multi-level skirmish zones, tight corners for ambushes, and layered defenses that force teams to rewrite their trusty playbook.
Corrode’s introduction reshuffles the VALORANT map pool, bringing Bind back to the Competitive and Deathmatch queues while putting out Pearl and Split. You can also find Corrode in Premier, Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Escalation.
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Waylay Buffs
Waylay is getting a tune-up this act to help her fare better against the other duelists. With this round of buffs, Riot gives her more fluidity and reliability, allowing players to get more value out of her kit in clutch situations. The changes target how quickly she can get in and out of her abilities, making her overall flow feel snappier and less punishing to misplay. To top it all off, Saturate now has a larger AoE, making it a more reliable zoning tool for disrupting enemies or pushing into space.
While Waylay gets a boost, a few familiar faces see some light nerfs to tone down their utility. Reyna’s Leer is now easier to destroy, with its health reduced from 100 to 80, and players will now get clear visual and audio feedback when their shots land on it. Neon and Phoenix now have slower flash abilities: Relay Bolt takes a little longer to detonate, and Curveball’s windup time increased just enough to give defenders more breathing room. These minor but impactful tweaks add enough counterplay to make duels feel fairer without stripping away their signature play styles.
With a switch in scenery and tiny but essential changes to the duelist roster, VALORANT’s Season 25, Act IV brings exciting new ways to conquer the Ranked queue. And you can do it in style by getting your hands on the latest Battle Pass skins! Top up your VALORANT Points through Codashop for quick and safe power-ups.
