Lotus is the ninth map to be introduced in Valorant. Besides the new map, Episode 6 Act 1, which will go live on January 10, will feature a new battle pass and eight new skins.
A three-site map similar to Haven, Lotus takes place in Omega Earth’s India in the Western Ghats. The map will also feature rock-cut Dravidian architecture and traditional Indian step wells. Furthermore, Lotus will introduce new mechanics such as rotating doors, destructible walls and doors, and silent drops.
Valorant’s ninth map will be Lotus.
In addition to earning free rewards such as the 9 Lives Classic Gun Skin, Big Announcement Gun Buddy, PlayZilla Dan Card, and Shock Heart Spray, the new battle pass is pricey. Those who purchase the battle pass can earn items such as the Venturi Vandal, Venturi Knife, Rift Rider Card, Perfectly Roasted Spray, and Folded Wish Gun Buddy.
The battle pass offers players a variety of rewards.
Araxys weapons will get a new skin bundle featuring the following items:
- Araxys Shorty
- Araxys Operator
- Araxys Gun Buddy
- Araxys Vandal
- Araxys Bulldog
- Araxys Spray
- Araxys Card
- Araxys Bio Harvester (melee)
Levels and variants will also be available for the Araxys guns and melee.
Below are all the levels and valiant unlocks for the guns:
- Variant 1 – Purple Variant (with Purple Finisher and Kill Banner)
- Variant 2 – Black/Red Variant (with Black/Red Finisher and Kill Banner)
- Variant 3 – Gray Variant (with Gray Finisher and Kill Banner)
- Level 1 – Custom model, bullets, and ADS reticle
- Level 2 – Custom firing audio and visual effects (muzzle flash)
- Level 3 – Custom equip, reload, inspect, and idle animations, visual effects, and audio (including firing audio)
- Level 4 – Finisher and Kill Banner
Following is a list of all the variants and level unlocks for the Araxys melee:
- Variant 1 – Purple Variant
- Variant 2 – Black/Red Variant
- Variant 3 – Gray Variant
- Level 1 – Custom Model
- Level 2 – Custom equip and swipe animations, VFX, and audio
