- Riot Games revealed a new Valorant map called 'Summit' during the Masters London 2026, which is set in a Radiant training facility in the mountains of China.
- Summit features three permanent droppable walls that can change the battlefield mid-round, allowing teams to alter strategies dynamically.
- Retake is a new 3v3 post-plant mode where one team defends the Spike while the other attempts to defuse it, with the Spike auto-planting at the start of the round.
- Summit will launch on June 24 and will enter Competitive play immediately, with players losing 50% less RR on defeats for the first two weeks.
- Summit includes two Spike Sites and a three-lane layout, with walls located on A Site, B Site, and Mid that can be activated by shooting nearby switches.
- Riot designed the wall mechanic to force players to adjust their strategies mid-round, as key sightlines and rotation routes can disappear instantly.
- The Act 4 Battlepass will also launch on June 24, featuring the Blackspyre Collection with new skins and items.
Riot Games has announced the launch of 'Summit', a new Valorant map set in a Radiant training facility in the mountains of China, debuting on June 24. This map features a unique mechanic with three droppable walls that can be activated to change the battlefield mid-round.12456
Players can trigger these walls by shooting nearby switches, permanently altering key sightlines and rotation routes until the round concludes. The map includes two Spike sites and a three-lane layout, designed to challenge players' strategies as they adapt to the evolving environment.
To ease the transition, Riot will reduce Rank Rating (RR) losses by 50% for the first two weeks, while victories will still grant full RR. This initiative aims to help players acclimate to the new dynamics of Summit.
In addition to the map, Riot is introducing a new 3v3 mode called 'Retake', where one team defends a planted Spike while the other attempts to defuse it. The Spike will auto-plant at a visible location shortly after the round begins, intensifying the action.3
The launch will coincide with the V26 Act Four update, which also includes a new battle pass featuring the Blackspyre Collection and various balance changes. Players can expect a fresh experience with the introduction of Summit and Retake mode, enhancing the competitive landscape of Valorant.7
“Riot Games has unveiled the new Valorant map 'Summit' and a 3v3 mode called 'Retake' at the Masters London 2026 event. The map features reactive walls that change the battlefield mid-round, enhancing strategic gameplay.”
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