Split

Map Information

Location:

Japan

Release Date:

2020-04-07

Bomb Sites:

2

Split was one of four maps available at launch in VALORANT.

Top-Down View of the Map[edit]

Map Features[edit]

Split is the first map to use ascenders. There are three sets on the map:

Two that allow players to get up from Sewer to A Lobby
One that allows players to get up from B Hell to B Tower
Four that allow players to navigate through Vents

Callouts[edit]

Callouts
Site	Name
A	Screens
A	Back
A	Site
A	Rafters
A	Tower
A	Ramps
A	Main
A	Lobby
A	Sewer
Mid	Vent
Mid	Top
Mid	Bottom
Mid	Mail
B	Link
B	Lobby
B	Alley
B	Back
B	Rafters
B	Tower
B	Main

Version History[edit]

Version	Balance Changes
8.11
8.11	We are temporarily removing Split from the map pool in Unrated and Competitive queues
6.0
6.0	Split is returning with a few tweaks to make attacking a little easier. A main: First engagement area for Attackers has been widened and a small ledge added for mixups. A Main Box: Boost box next to the orb has been reduced to give Attackers a new position looking into A site. A Rafters: The under-over area has been removed, making this much easier to deal with as an Attacker. A Tower: The back section of the Tower has been flattened to make the fight to Ramps easier for both teams. Mid Bottom: Players can now silently drop down Mid platform. The trick-jump up onto Mid box has also been removed for simplicity. B Tower: Defender side jump up box has been removed to simplify the space. B Rope Pocket: The hard corner here has been smoothed out to make clearing the spot easier.
5.0
5.0	We are temporarily removing Split from the map pool in Unrated and Competitive queues
3.08
3.08	Attackers at A Lobby in Split could previously hear gunshots from the A Ramps during the buy phase—this was unintended and is now fixed
2.01
2.01	Increased the width of the B Main doorway On top of the changes to B Main, there is an additional trash pile placed in the corner to prevent defenders from hiding in too deep a nook This creates a new angle into B Main when standing on the new object. Increased Spike plant zone boundary This allows a new Spike plant location for attackers to defend from within B Main. New material stack for cover in B Site that allows you to isolate angles more effectively This also breaks up a vertical 50/50 angle when peeking into the site from B Main. Reduced depth of this corner to allow pushing into defender spawn with more safety Removed this cubby near defender spawn to allow pushing through this area more safely Increased the width of the Vent Room entrance Added a sloped wall in the Vent Room, which removes a 50/50 check when entering Vents from Mid The new sloped wall also protects you from wall penetration coming from Mid. Simplified the Ramen/Scuttle Crab area This should make the map feel more open and allow you to push through and clear this area without having to rely as heavily on utility. Reduce depth of cubby in Sewer to allow pushing through this space more safely Increased the width of the doorway to A Tower and reduced safety of defenders in A Tower This change should increase the value of controlling A Ramps. Adjusted angle of sloped wall This allows the back corner to be cleared slightly earlier from attackers. This angle is still safe from the A Tower, however you can now successfully clear this spot by stepping out onto the Rafters without having to drop down towards site. Adjusted wall depth near Screens, which allows you to move out of Screens more safely without the use of utility
1.09
1.09	Ascender acceleration adjusted to prevent sudden shifts in direction This was only listed in the Patch 1.10 notes due to the change also mentioning ziplines, which didn't exist at the time until Icebox's addition later on in 1.10 Added weapon tagging when shot while on Ascenders
1.02
1.02	Adjusted Defender Spawn to allow clearing angles to be a bit more straightforward
1.01
1.01	Modified several call out names to better match player terms
1.0
1.0	Restructured mid chokepoint The train station maintenance crew was able to replace the burned out speaker system A certain frog’s head is now a little warmer Expanded our new system that combats map exploits to all other maps Continued to fix level collision in order to enhance the smoothness of the gameplay space Completed draw call optimizations Also continued to block spots for Cypher’s Spycam that prevented counter-play
0.50
0.50	Barrier locations (those clear blue walls) have been adjusted across the map to provide attackers more of a foothold into territory control across the map Defender barrier in B Mid has been pulled back. New barriers are in the entrance to Vent and atop the staircase in B Tower Defender barrier has been pulled back at A Ramps Attacker barrier has been pushed forward at A Main Attacker barrier has been pushed forward slightly at B Main Angled the wall on the left interior of B Tower when pushing up the stairs from Mid This removes a 50/50 angle check when pushing into this space, which should make it more approachable for you to try and gain control of B Tower Radianite crate in B has been changed to a metal crate to provide more cover when planting the Spike A new map exploit system is in effect which will have negative effects on anyone trying to escape the playspace Updated several floor sections so that they now have appropriate material sounds Added fixes for Cypher Spy Camera exploits Backside of spawn barriers are now opaque to prevent some abuse cases Added ability for Spike to automatically fall from elevated boost positions Fixed multiple spots where Sova's Recon Dart could over-penetrate map geometry
0.49
0.49	Multiple fixes to geometry to fix exploits and help optimize gameplay
0.47+
0.47+	Several exploits fixed on Split Orb moved from B Mid to B Main
Closed Beta
Closed Beta	Split added.