New valorant maps
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We expect to see both teams make mid control a central part of their strategy on Sunset,” added Joe Lansford. “Sunset features a mid that is fairly difficult to control and doesn’t really favor one team or another it’s generally good for rifle ranges and opens up a bunch of opportunities for whichever team can take it. However, what sets Sunset apart is its "poison pit," a unique gameplay mechanic that adds an additional layer of strategy and challenge to the map. Sunset is designed to incorporate elements from other maps in VALORANT, such as Ascent's open and closing doors and Lotus' airlock, which briefly provides new pathways for players to navigate. After a lot of back and forth, we think we found that sweet spot that captures both the tone and clarity we want,” said Joe Lansford, lead map designer. We wanted to hit the mood of an LA sunset with a pink skyline and long shadows, but those aren’t great for gameplay. Everything from food trucks, traffic jams, and art deco architecture to neon sunsets. You’ll find many staples from our diverse LA culture across the map. “We took most of our artistic inspiration from right here in our backyard. These staples include food trucks, art deco and mission style architecture, traffic, graffiti (which features a couple of local L.A. with certain cultural staples taken from the city.
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Riot Games is based in Los Angeles, United States and the new VALORANT map Sunset represents the city of L.A.