Corrode
The new VALORANT Corrode map is almost here, bringing a fresh twist to the game’s tactical landscape. Set in an old fortress turned salt mine, Corrode brings a mix of tight angles, smart rotations, and a whole new feel to your matches. From its reveal at Masters Toronto to its role in the new Competitive map pool, here’s everything you need to know about the new VALORANT map.
Gear up for the next VALORANT update
Riot Games is set to launch a major update with Patch 11.00, introducing Season 2025 Act 4. The update begins rolling out on June 24–25, 2025, depending on region, with new features, skins, and most notably, a brand-new map debuting alongside a fresh competitive map rotation.
- Map rotation impact: Corrode joins the active duty map pool rotation alongside Bind, replacing Pearl and Split in the competitive map pool.
The map blends historic architecture with industrial elements, including salt flats and distant storm visuals.
It’s set in a rugged, partially ruined medieval French fortress on Omega Earth, converted into a Radianite salt-mining complex, inspired by Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.
A closer look at Mont Saint Michel
Corrode draws inspiration from the famous Mont-Saint-Michel, a tidal island and abbey in Normandy, France.
Deep dive into VALORANT’s new Corrode map
Corrode follows standard VALORANT design with two spike sites (A/B) and a three-lane structure. The map emphasizes layered defense, fallback positions, and midfield complexity with angular walls and obstacles.
Unique features include:
- Sunken bomb sites offering elevated headshot angles for defenders.
- A narrow, obstacle-filled mid shared between lines of attack.
- Opportunities for lurks and rotations via centralized mid-lane.
- Normal competitive RR applies for wins, but 50% reduced RR loss during the first two weeks to encourage play.
Here is a detailed look the new VALORANT map:
Corrode map
Corrode map
Corrode map
Corrode map
Corrode map
Corrode map
VALORANT new map release date: Corrode
Expect Corrode to go live with Patch 11.00 on June 24–25, 2025, depending on your region. Season 2025 Act 4 officially launches on June 25, 2025, and Corrode will become available in both Casual and Competitive modes from day one.
A quick recap of Corrode map
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Reveal date | June 22, 2025 |
| Release date | June 24–25, 2025 (with Act 4) |
| Location | Salt-mining fortress, Mont-Saint-Michel on Omega Earth |
| Site layout | Two sites (A/B), three lanes, sunken bomb sites |
| Initial RR Penalty | 50% less RR loss for losses, full RR gain for wins (first 2 weeks) |
Corrode is about to shake up the Valorant meta in a big way, a gritty, tactical playground packed with tight corridors, layered angles, and mind-game potential. From sunken sites to sneaky flank routes, get ready to master the chaos when Corrode drops on June 24.
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