Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 start time countdown, Agent 27 Tejo abilities and battle pass rewards

2024 saw a strong performance from Valorant, and Riot Games is launching into 2025 with Episode 10 Act 1. This exciting beginning to the year will unveil a brand-new agent on the field, accompanied by a fresh battle pass brimming with both free and premium rewards. Here’s the countdown for the release date and time of Valorant Episode 10 Act 1, as well as details on Agent 27, Tejo’s abilities, and some tantalizing highlights from the battle pass.

Before the release of the next chapter, Riot has unveiled footage showcasing Agent 27, Tejo, in action. They will be joining Riot’s shooter game following Clove and Vyse. The previous two agents were well-received additions to the roster, and it seems that Tejo could follow suit based on their abilities.

With the almost-expired countdown, we’re just about to kick off Valorant Episode 10 Act 1, and eager fans are looking forward to a fresh Battle Pass!

Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 release date

Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 launches on either January 8th or 9th, depending on where you live. The highly anticipated new agent, named Tejo, is undoubtedly the most thrilling part about this update. Riot Games has clarified that his name is correctly pronounced as “Teh-oh”.

also, it’s pronounced “teh-ho”

— VALORANT (@VALORANT) January 6, 2025

Alongside Agent 27, the year 2025 introduces Flex – interactive in-game items that expand a player’s creative expression. Essentially, these are objects that can be utilized and customized within the game. Players obtain them through Collections and have access to them via their Spray Wheel. Notably, Flex will be included for free as part of the upcoming battle pass.

Moving beyond the Battle Pass, Riot Games is unveiling a fresh skin collection titled EX.O. This lineup features modern weapons like the Vandal, Sherriff, Spectre, Outlaw, and Katana, all of which have a futuristic, science fiction aesthetic.

When does Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 start?

1. Maintenance for Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 starts at 6 AM Pacific Time (PT), 9 AM Eastern Time (ET) on January 8th, and 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on January 9th.

2. Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 maintenance begins at 6 AM PT/9 AM ET on the 8th of January, as well as 4 AM GMT on the 9th of January.

3. The start time for the maintenance of Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 is set for 6 AM Pacific Time, 9 AM Eastern Time on January 8th, and 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time on January 9th.

4. Maintenance for Valorant’s Episode 10 Act 1 kicks off at 6 AM PT, 9 AM ET on the 8th of January, with a simultaneous start at 4 AM GMT on the 9th of January.

5. The maintenance for Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 initiates at 6 AM Pacific Time/9 AM Eastern Time on January 8th and 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time on January 9th.

6. Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 maintenance commences at 6 AM PT, 9 AM ET on the 8th of January, as well as 4 AM GMT on the 9th of January.

7. The start time for the upkeep of Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 is scheduled for 6 AM Pacific Time/9 AM Eastern Time on January 8th and 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time on January 9th.

During the maintenance period, our game servers will be unavailable for approximately 2 to 4 hours. Therefore, we anticipate that the new chapter will start between 9 AM and 10 AM Pacific Time (PT) or 12 PM and 1 PM Eastern Time (ET) on January 8th, depending on your time zone. For those in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s expected to begin between 7 AM and 8 AM on January 9th, assuming no delays occur.

Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 maintenance start time US

  • 6AM PT on Wednesday, January 8th
  • 9AM ET on Wednesday, January 8th

Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 maintenance start time UK

  • 4AM GMT on Thursday, January 9th

Countdown

Below is a visual countdown to when maintenance will start in the UK:

Agent 27 Tejo abilities

Below are the abilities for Valorant Agent 27, Tejo:

  • Special Delivery:
    • EQUIP a sticky grenade. FIRE to launch. The grenade sticks to the first surface it hits and explodes, Concussing any targets caught in the blast. ALT FIRE to launch the grenade with a single bounce instead.
  • Stealth Drone:
    • EQUIP a stealth drone. FIRE to throw the drone forward, assuming direct control of its movement. FIRE again to trigger a pulse that Suppresses and Reveals enemies hit.
  • Guided Salvo:
    • EQUIP an AR targeting system. FIRE to select up to two target locations on the map. ALT FIRE to launch missiles that autonomously navigate to target locations, detonating on arrival.
  • (ULT) Armageddon:
    • EQUIP a tactical strike targeting map. FIRE to select the origin point of the strike. FIRE again to set the end point and launch the attack, unleashing a wave of explosions along the strike path. ALT FIRE during map targeting to cancel the origin point.

Valorant Episode 10 Act 1 battle pass rewards

Below are the highlighted free and premium battle pass rewards for Valorant Episode 10 Act 1:

Free:

  • Celestia Ghost
  • Nine to Five Card
  • Epilogue: Tactical Spacewar Card
  • Pint-Size Planet Gun Buddy
  • Claws Are Out Spray

Premium:

  • Hieroscape Blades Melee
  • Celestia Operator
  • Hieroscape Phantom
  • Moon Scout Outlaw
  • Roll for Initiative Card
  • Old Dogs New Tricks Card
  • Revolving Door Spray (Animated)
  • I Love This Gun Spray
  • Scaredy Cow Gun Buddy
  • Stellar Dendrite Flex

As per usual, the premium battle pass will cost 1,000 VP.

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2025-01-07 14:10