Not only did they reveal a new underwater map, PEARL, but they also announced some changes to the map pool were being made, and this includes the removal of Split.
After working with their esports team, surveying players, and working alongside other professional organisations, Lansford shared that the team have decided to keep a seven map pool, and Split will be the first to be rotated out.
The introduction of PEARL means that the map pool now consists of eight different maps.
After the introduction of Fracture last year, it appears the Valorant team were very excited to finally have seven maps in rotation.