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It\u2019s beautifully designed, with all the vibrant details depicting Thailand\u2019s intriguing culture at its best. The mix-and-match design works in favor of players who love engaging in predictable combat, as well as those who prefer to keep things random to warm up their flicking potential.\u00a0 Drift map release date in VALORANT Drift is set to launch on Dec. 5 with Patch 7.12 in the middle of Episode Seven, Act Three. It\u2019ll join the existing maps\u2014Piazza, District, and Kasbah\u2014in the Team Deathmatch map pool, separate from VALORANT\u2019s Competitive map pool. Drift map features in VALORANT Drift\u2019s layout is designed similarly to Piazza, District, and Kasbah, featuring three lanes. What differs is the amount of detail that went into creating Drift and some unique features that drive interesting play styles. Populated with wooden buildings, a beach resort, and several shops on the shore representing a floating market, Drift is undoubtedly prettier than other TDM maps. But if you\u2019re wondering what\u2019s in it for a competitive-driven player, we assure you there\u2019s plenty to look forward to. \u00a0Unlike Piazza, District, and Kasbah, Drift\u2019s lanes are isolated, allowing players to take more predictable fights\u2014instead of dying to a bullet shot from a different part of the map. There\u2019s a heavily detailed mid-section, featuring a zip line, that weaves the map\u2019s lanes together. 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