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VALORANT V26 Act 5 Battle Pass: Release Date, Skins & Map Pool Changes

Paisley Miller
Paisley Miller

2026-08-19 11:17:37

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VALORANT V26 Act 5 launched on August 18, 2026, bringing a new Battle Pass, competitive map rotation changes, and the new Aeris Collection in the store.


Players preparing for the new Battle Pass can top up VALORANT Points on TOPUPlive with up to 39% off on selected packages.


- 6%

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VALORANT V26 Act 5 Battle Pass Release Date


Content

Details

Act

V26 Act 5

Release Date

August 18,, 2026

Price

1000 VP

Total Tiers

55 Tiers

Tracks

Free Track + Premium Track


VALORANT V26 Act 5 Battle Pass Rewards



The following table shows selected key rewards from the V26 Act 5 Battle Pass.


Track

Category

Reward

Free

Weapon Skin

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Verdant Cafe Classic

Spray

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Hot Hot Hot Spray

Player Card

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Too Many Cooks Card

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Corrode Card

Gun Buddy

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Toasted Buddy

Player Title

Left No Crumbs

Fried

Serving Tea

Radianite Points

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~60 RP

Premium

Skin Collection

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Gourmand Collection

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Verdant Collection

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Last Stop Collection

Gun Buddy

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GOURMAND BUDDY

Player Card

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Chef's Choice Card

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Combo Crew Card

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Last Stop Card

Spray

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Lil Diva Walkin Spray

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Last Stop Spray

Radianite Points

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Remaining RP


All Gun Buddies in Battle Pass


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All Play Cards in Battle Pass


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VALORANT V26 Act 5 Battle Pass Skin Collections


Act 5 Battle Pass include three new skin collections:


Collection

Weapons

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Gourmand Collection

Bandit, Outlaw, Operator, Ares

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Verdant Cafe Collection

Classic, Stinger, Bulldog, Vandal, Chef's Knife (Melee)

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Last Stop Collection

Marshal, Sheriff, Phantom, Guardian


Note: A separate store bundle, 👉the Aeris Collection (Ultra edition – Vandal, Bandit, Guardian, Marshal + Suit of Aeris melee), also released with Act 5.


VALORANT V26 Act 5 Competitive Map Pool Changes


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Map

Change

Abyss

Returning (IN)

Breeze

Removed (OUT)

Split

Remaining

Icebox

Not returning

The expected map pool may include:


Abyss, Ascent, Haven, Lotus, Split, Summit, Sunset


Official confirmation will arrive with the V26 Act 5 patch notes.


How to Level Up Battle Pass Faster?


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Completing the Battle Pass requires a large amount of XP, so players should focus on the most efficient methods.


1. Complete Daily and Weekly Missions


Daily and weekly missions provide the biggest XP rewards.


Tips:

  • Finish daily missions every day
  • Complete weekly missions before they expire
  • Claim all XP rewards immediately


2. Play Faster Game Modes


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For Battle Pass grinding, shorter matches can help players earn XP more efficiently.


Mode

Recommendation

Swiftplay

Best for fast XP farming

Spike Rush

Good for short sessions

Unrated

Balanced XP gain

Competitive

Better for rank improvement


3. Prepare VP for the New Act


Players who want to unlock the Premium Track should prepare enough VP before V26 Act 5 begins.


TOPUPlive offers VALORANT Points top-up with discounts up to 39% off, helping players get ready for the new Battle Pass and upcoming skins.


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FAQs about VALORANT V26 Act 5 Battle Pass


1. When does VALORANT V26 Act 5 start?


VALORANT V26 Act 5 launched on August 18, 2026.


2. How much does the V26 Act 5 Battle Pass cost?


The Premium Battle Pass costs 1000 VP.


3. What skins are in the V26 Act 5 Battle Pass?


The Battle Pass features three official collections: Gourmand, Verdant Cafe, and Last Stop.


4. How can I level up the Battle Pass faster?


Complete daily missions, weekly missions, and play shorter game modes like Swiftplay to earn XP efficiently.


Conclusion


VALORANT V26 Act 5 is now live (launched August 18, 2026). It brings a new Battle Pass featuring the Gourmand, Verdant Cafe, and Last Stop collections, the return of Abyss to the competitive map pool, and the new Aeris store collection. Complete missions and prepare enough VP if you want to unlock all rewards.


Read more news about VALORANT:


👉VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 Bundle

👉 10 Best Skin Collections in VALORANT

👉 VALORANT Best Agents for Every Map

👉 VALORANT Beginner Guide


Follow TOPUPlive for more VALORANT updates, Battle Pass guides, and discounted VALORANT Points top-ups with up to 39% off.


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Paisley Miller

Paisley Miller

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I focus on writing guides, tips, and strategy content for popular games. As an active player , I enjoy exploring updates, understanding mechanics, and turning that experience into clear, practical insights for other players.

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