Valorant Season 26 Act VI: Hush, Battle Pass, Reset
Verified November 6, 2026 · Status: live
Valorant Season 26 Act VI launched October 27, 2026 as the current competitive act — opening with Patch 13.09, Hush as the new Duelist, a fresh battle pass, and competitive rank reset — and runs approximately two months before Season 26 Act VII begins in early 2027. This is the act players are competing in as of November 2026. Verified on 6 November 2026.
Source: Riot Games — Valorant Patch 13.09 Notes.
Act VI launch
- Start date: October 27, 2026.
- Launch patch: Patch 13.09.
- Headline content: Hush (new Duelist).
- Act length: Approximately two months (standard Valorant Act length).
- Next act: Season 26 Act VII expected in January 2027.
What’s in Act VI
- Hush Duelist release. First new Duelist since Iso (October 2023). See /valorant-hush/.
- Act VI battle pass. New tier rewards and cosmetics.
- Competitive rank reset. All ranked players complete 5 placements for Act VI rank.
- Agent Contract adjustments. Hush’s unlock track available through Act VI contract.
- Standard bi-weekly patches. Patch 13.09 → 13.10 → 13.11 continuing through the Act.
Competitive rank reset
Act boundaries in Valorant trigger:
- 5 placement matches required before receiving Act VI rank.
- Act Rank display resets to track just this Act.
- MMR carries over with soft adjustment — most players don’t drop as hard as a full-season reset.
Battle pass
Act VI battle pass structure:
- Standard 50-tier structure.
- Free track with select rewards.
- Premium track (1,000 VP) with full cosmetics.
- Epilogue bonus tiers for grinders.
- Tier skip with VP available for players short on time.
Specific skin themes and cosmetic lineups are in Riot’s battle pass reveal content for Act VI.
What came with Patch 13.09
Patch 13.09 drop content:
- Hush Official Gameplay Reveal video.
- Agent Cosplay Guide: Hush.
- Season 26 Act VI battle pass.
- Act VI competitive reset.
Timeline — Season 26 acts
| Act | Approximate start | Launch patch |
|---|---|---|
| Act I | Early 2026 | Patch 12.01 |
| Act II | March 18, 2026 | Patch 12.05 (Miks launch) |
| Act III | Mid-2026 | Patch 12.09 |
| Act IV | Summer 2026 | Patch 13.01 |
| Act V | Early fall 2026 | Patch 13.05 |
| Act VI | October 27, 2026 | Patch 13.09 (Hush launch) — current |
| Act VII (expected) | January 2027 | TBA |
Looking ahead — Act VII preview
What’s expected (not yet confirmed):
- Act VII starts roughly 2 months after Act VI — January 2027 window.
- Possible new Agent (Agent 31 tease exists but not confirmed for Act VII specifically).
- New battle pass and competitive reset.
- Season 27 may begin alongside or shortly after Act VII.
FAQ
When did Act VI launch?
October 27, 2026 with Patch 13.09. The current competitive act as of November 2026.
What’s the headline content of Act VI?
Hush — the new Duelist agent. Act VI opened with Hush’s gameplay reveal, cosplay guide, and the standard Act-start content package.
When does Act VI end?
Expected early 2027 — approximately two months after launch. Season 26 Act VII starts in January 2027 per standard Valorant Act cadence.
Did Act VI reset my competitive rank?
Yes. Standard Act rollover. 5 placement matches required before receiving Act VI rank. MMR carries over with soft adjustment.
What’s new in the Act VI battle pass?
Standard 50-tier structure with new cosmetics, sprays, and skins. Free track has select rewards; Premium track (1,000 VP) unlocks full set. Specific themes in Riot’s battle pass reveal.
How do I unlock Hush?
Through Hush’s Agent Contract (free, requires play time) or immediate 1,000 VP purchase. Standard Valorant agent unlock paths.
Is Act VII already announced?
Not specifically. Riot follows standard 2-month Act cadence, so Act VII is expected January 2027. Specific content (new agent, map, etc.) not yet confirmed by Riot.
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