Icebox
Icebox is a Valorant map set in Bennett Island, Russia, Alpha Earth with two spike sites (A and B), released in patch 1.10. It is out of the competitive map pool right now. Below: all 25 callouts on the minimap, its map pool history and every patch change.
- Location
- Bennett Island, Russia, Alpha Earth
- Spike sites
- A and B
- Released
- Patch 1.10
- Map pool
- Out (patch 12.08)
- Callouts
- 25
What are the Icebox callouts?
These are the 25 callouts the game shows on Icebox's minimap, the names your team sees in the HUD. Site callouts start with the site letter, so "A Main" is the main entrance to A site.
A Belt A Nest A Pipes A Rafters A Screen A Site Attacker Spawn Back B Cubby B Fence B Garage B Green B Hall B Hut B Kitchen B Orange B Site B Snow Pile B Snowman B Tube B Yellow Defender Spawn Mid Blue Mid Boiler Mid Pallet A site callouts
- A Belt
- A Nest
- A Pipes
- A Rafters
- A Screen
- A Site
B site callouts
- Back
- B Cubby
- B Fence
- B Garage
- B Green
- B Hall
- B Hut
- B Kitchen
- B Orange
- B Site
- B Snow Pile
- B Snowman
- B Tube
- B Yellow
Mid callouts
- Mid Blue
- Mid Boiler
- Mid Pallet
Attacker side callouts
- Attacker Spawn
Defender side callouts
- Defender Spawn
Is Icebox in the competitive map pool?
Current map pool →No. Icebox is out of the competitive map pool as of patch 12.08 (rotated out in patch 11.04). It can still be played in Unrated, Swiftplay and Spike Rush.
| Patch | Date | Map pool change |
|---|---|---|
| Patch 11.04 | August 19, 2025 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 10.04 | March 4, 2025 | Added to the pool |
| Patch 9.08 | October 22, 2024 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 8.0 | January 9, 2024 | Added to the pool |
| Patch 6.08 | April 25, 2023 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 5.0 | June 22, 2022 | In the pool |
Map pool data adapted from Maps on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. The rotation started in patch 5.00; it changes every act.
How has Icebox changed in every patch?
Icebox has been changed in 10 patches, most recently in patch 10.04. Each entry links to the full notes.
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- Icebox enters Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Deathmatch queues.
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- Icebox
- Fixed a bug where you could stand on the container in B Green.
- Icebox
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- Attacker Side Spawn
- Storage container has been added on the left side to block line of sight from Attacker Spawn to B Tube.
- B Green
- The hanging container in B Green was creating a lot of complexity for both fights on the ground and people boosting up top. Moving the container out of the way should make combat here more manageable.
- B Tube Exterior
- We felt that Mid could use more value for either team holding it. We've added a window toward the end of B Tube that overlooks Mid and can see towards A Site and Defender Spawn. It allows Attackers to assert a lot of pressure on rotators and Defenders should be able to hold more space when holding Mid from B Kitchen or Mid Boiler.
- B Tube Interior
- Added two boxes stacked flush to the wall.
- B Snow Pile
- There were multiple parallel paths leading from Mid to B Site. To reduce timings and create more predictable fights we've removed the B Orange route closest to B Kitchen.
- Adjusted the snowpile leading up to B Kitchen so you can now silently drop off the boxes.
- Attacker Side Spawn
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- Icebox rotates out of Competitive and Unrated queues.
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- The crate stack on B site is no longer pennable, this is to create a safer planting option for attackers
- Icebox minimap and vision cones will now correctly display near B Yellow callout.
- Thanks to @TheLumberjAxe for the catch.
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- Reduced the height of the A Belt area and connected it via a ramp to the platform below.
- This puts the upper A Belt area more in line with the rest of the verticality in the site.
- Acquiring targets up top also requires less vertical movement of the crosshair.
- Added a see-through gate here that can't be passed from the ground level.
- Pathing should hopefully be more predictable from attackers approaching the site and defenders retaking the site.
- Sloped the wall (first image) and replaced the double stack of Radianite crates in the site with a smaller object (second image)
- This should allow attackers to approach the site more safely, and a quicker retake of the site for defenders
- Reduced the height of the yellow container.
- This allows the top of the container to be fully cleared from several angles as well as reduces the amount of crosshair displacement required when aiming at targets on top of the container
- Reduced the height of the A Belt area and connected it via a ramp to the platform below.
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- Early in the patch, players queuing for Unrated will more often get placed on Icebox
- Ascenders (Ropes) / Ziplines
- Acceleration adjusted to prevent sudden shifts in direction (this was added last patch but wasn't in the patch notes because well, you might start asking about ziplines)
- Added weapon tagging when shot while on Ascenders
- These changes are intended to make players that are using Ascenders and Ziplines less evasive during combat.
Patch change data adapted from Patch Notes on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Icebox in Valorant?
Icebox is set in Bennett Island, Russia, Alpha Earth.
How many sites does Icebox have?
Icebox has 2 spike sites: A site and B site.
Is Icebox in the competitive map pool?
No. Icebox is out of the competitive map pool as of patch 12.08 (rotated out in patch 11.04). It can still be played in Unrated, Swiftplay and Spike Rush.
When was Icebox released?
Icebox was added in patch 1.10, on October 13, 2020.
What are the callouts on Icebox?
Icebox has 25 official callouts. A site: A Belt, A Nest, A Pipes, A Rafters, A Screen and A Site. B site: Back, B Cubby, B Fence, B Garage, B Green, B Hall, B Hut, B Kitchen, B Orange, B Site, B Snow Pile, B Snowman, B Tube and B Yellow. Mid: Mid Blue, Mid Boiler and Mid Pallet. Attacker side: Attacker Spawn. Defender side: Defender Spawn.
