Valorant Patch 10.00 (2025) Map Pool Update: What's In & What's Out

Valorant keeps things fresh by rotating its map pool, ensuring players don’t get overwhelmed while keeping Ranked and esports matches dynamic. With Patch 10.00 kicking off Season 2025, Riot has shuffled the map lineup once again. Let’s break it all down.

Current Valorant Map Pool (Patch 10.00 – 2025)

After the latest update, here’s what you’ll see in Ranked and esports matches:

• Pearl
• Split
• Bind
• Haven
• Abyss
• Fracture
• Lotus

What Changed?

• Ascent and Sunset were removed from rotation.
• Fracture and Lotus returned to the lineup.

This update went live on January 7, 2025, and has already sparked some controversy—fans were relieved to see Ascent go, but the return of Fracture was met with mixed reactions.

 

 

What’s Next? Upcoming Map Pool Update (Patch 10.04 – March 4, 2025)

The next big update is set for March 4, 2025, with Patch 10.04 bringing more changes to the map pool:

Maps Joining:

• Icebox
• Ascent

Maps Leaving:

• Bind
• Abyss

Players are baffled by Abyss making a comeback while Bind, one of the most popular maps, gets removed. Many expected Riot to remove Abyss permanently, but it seems like it's sticking around for now.

Why Does Riot Rotate the Map Pool?

Riot’s map rotation strategy serves a few key purposes:

• Easier Learning Curve – With only seven maps in rotation, players can master each one without feeling overwhelmed.
• Time for Map Updates – Removing maps lets level designers tweak and improve them before reintroducing them.
• Better Competitive Balance – Riot listens to community feedback to decide which maps stay and which ones go.

It’s important to note that map rotations apply only to Ranked and esports matches. Other game modes like Spike Rush, Deathmatch, and Team Deathmatch have different map pools where all maps are available.

Final Thoughts – What Do You Think?

With Icebox and Ascent returning and Bind leaving, this update is sure to spark more debate among players. Do you think Riot made the right call, or should Abyss have been the one to go? Let’s hear your thoughts.