Icebox was released on October 13, 2020, as part of Valorant's Episode 1, Act 3 update. The map is set in Bennet Island, Sakha, Russia, featuring a snowy port environment with vertical play and zip lines, making it unique compared to other maps. Icebox emphasizes skirmishes, fast-paced gameplay, and requires strategic vertical positioning and effective use of cover. It has two bomb sites with complex layouts that challenge both attackers and defenders differently, making it an attacker-sided map with ample opportunities for creative play.
The general shape of Valorant's Icebox map is a symmetrical, rectangular layout with two distinct bomb sites (A and B) located at opposite ends. The map features a central area with vertical elements like ziplines, elevated platforms, and numerous obstacles that create complex sightlines and angles. Icebox's design encourages vertical engagement with high-ground advantages and close-quarters combat in tight corridors. The map is heavily segmented with various pathways, allowing players to approach the sites from multiple directions, which emphasizes strategic positioning and rapid rotations between sites.
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