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When Will Icebox Return To Valorant Competitive & Unrated

Here is the exact date for the return of Icebox in Valorant Competitive & Unrated queues and what changes it will bring.
When Will Icebox Return To Valorant Competitive & Unrated

Icebox left Valorant Competitive and Unrated map pool with the release of Valorant Episode 6 Act 3 to make room for Bind to return. While players are happy with Bind coming back, a lot of them are also eagerly waiting for Icebox to return, and if you are wondering when it will happen, here is your answer.

August 7 Update: We checked for the latest information on Icebox's return in Valorant today.

Valorant: When is Icebox Coming Back

When will Icebox return to Valorant Competitive and Unrated queues.
When will Icebox return to Valorant Competitive and Unrated queues. (Picture: Riot Games)

As of now, there is no date or window announced by Riot Games for Icebox’s return; however, we will update this page once there is some information about it. In the meantime, leaks have revealed the potential changes coming to Icebox, and if they come out to be true, there will be major changes to the strategies of the teams. You can have a look at the new mini-map below.

Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

Here's a look at all the changes individually:

The box at A site will be placed diagonally, while right now, it is placed at a slight angle. In addition to this, the rafters will be shorter.

Before and After comparison for A site box and rafters in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for A site box and rafters in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

A box will be added to the B site; however, there is no information on whether they will be bangable or not.

Before and After comparison for A site box and rafters in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for A site box and rafters in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

Two boxes will be added to the mid.

Before and After comparison for mid in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for mid in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

B Fence will be converted into a path.

Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

A box will be added close to the jail in the A site.

Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox.
Before and After comparison for B Fence in Icebox. (Picture: Riot Games/s3rius2k1)

Apart from these, there are changes at A Screen and B Tube as well based on the mini-map; however, there is no clarity on what they are.

These changes have not been confirmed by Riot Games; however, once they announce the changes officially, we will update this page. So, make sure to keep an eye on it.