Valorant Season 26 Splits: 6-Act Schedule Overview
Verified November 6, 2026 · Status: live
Valorant’s Season 26 runs across six Acts in 2026, with each Act lasting approximately two months — Act I started early 2026, Act II March 18 (Miks launch), and Act VI started October 27 (Hush launch) as the current competitive act — followed by Season 27 in January 2027. Verified on 6 November 2026.
Source: Riot Games — Valorant news feed Act announcements.
Season 26 Act timeline
| Act | Approx start | Launch patch | Key content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act I | Early 2026 | Patch 12.01 | Season opener |
| Act II | March 18, 2026 | Patch 12.05 | Miks (Controller), Blackthorn Collection |
| Act III | Mid-2026 | Patch 12.09 | Act content |
| Act IV | Summer 2026 | Patch 13.01 | Act content |
| Act V | Early fall 2026 | Patch 13.05 | Act content |
| Act VI (current) | Oct 27, 2026 | Patch 13.09 | Hush (Duelist) |
| Season 27 Act I (next) | Jan 2027 (expected) | TBA | New season |
Act structure
Each Act in Season 26 includes:
- New or returning content. Often a new agent, map, or mode.
- Battle pass. 50-tier structure with free and premium tracks.
- Competitive rank reset. 5 placement matches for new Act rank.
- Skin line. Thematic bundle launched alongside the Act.
- Agent Contract (if applicable). Specific unlock track for the Act’s new agent.
Act length
Season 26 Acts run approximately two months:
- Act II started March 18 → Act III around mid-May.
- Act VI started October 27 → Act VII expected ~January 2027.
- Season 26 overall spans 12 months (6 Acts × 2 months each).
Competitive seasonal structure
Valorant uses Season-level and Act-level resets:
- Act boundaries: 5 placement matches, soft MMR adjustment.
- Season boundaries: Larger rank reset, placement matches required.
- Act Rank: Separate display tracking performance within just the current Act.
- Career Rank: Overall competitive history.
Looking ahead to Season 27
Expected but not confirmed:
- Season 27 Act I starts January 2027 after Act VI concludes.
- Act VII content (new agent?) launching with Season 27.
- Specific content (new agent, map, mode) not yet announced by Riot.
Season 27 details will be announced closer to January 2027.
FAQ
How many Acts are in Season 26?
Six: Act I (early 2026), Act II (March 18 — Miks), Act III, Act IV, Act V, Act VI (October 27 — Hush). Season 27 starts January 2027.
Which Act is current?
Act VI, launched October 27, 2026 with Patch 13.09. Hush was the Act VI headline Duelist release.
How long is each Act?
Approximately two months. Season 26 overall is 12 months across 6 Acts.
What is Act Rank?
A display tracking competitive performance within just the current Act. Separate from Career Rank, which tracks overall competitive history across Seasons.
Does each Act launch with new content?
Typically yes — new agent, map, mode, battle pass, and skin line. Act II had Miks. Act VI had Hush. Mid-Season Acts also include content but may be smaller.
When does Season 27 start?
Expected January 2027 after Act VI concludes. Specific start date not yet announced by Riot. Season 27 details will be revealed closer to the launch window.
What’s the difference between Season and Act?
Season is the year-long container (Season 26 = 2026). Act is the 2-month sub-period within a Season. Six Acts per Season in Valorant’s current cadence.
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