Valorant 9.01 Update: Key Highlights and Changes
The latest update for “Valorant,” Patch 9.01, introduces several significant changes and improvements across various aspects of the game, from agent adjustments to map updates and new features for both PC and console players. Here are the key highlights:
Agent Changes
- Neon: Her slide now instantly re-equips her weapon, ensuring smoother transitions during combat.
- Raze: The horizontal force of her second Blast Pack has been reduced.
- Iso: The duration of Iso’s Double Tap ability has been decreased from 20 seconds to 12 seconds, and the signature kill reset feature has been removed (ClutchPoints) (VALORANT HOMEPAGE).
Weapon Updates
- Outlaw: Improved animations for the Outlaw and its skin variations make it easier to see when the weapon is ready to fire, enhancing timing and precision during intense gameplay moments (ClutchPoints) (GINX TV).
Map Updates
- Abyss Map: Various fixes have been implemented, including cleaning up Cypher’s Spycam spots, improving Wingman’s Spike plant pathing, and addressing player collision issues. The minimap orientation bug and a visual bug on A site have also been corrected (ClutchPoints) (GINX TV).
Bug Fixes
- Several general and agent-specific bugs have been addressed, such as:
- Fixing an issue where Neon could equip her weapons faster after sliding than intended.
- Resolving an issue where AFK players could start the vote for surrender.
- Correcting performance degradation caused by auto-respawn in Custom Game modes.
- Ensuring bullet tracers appear correctly and fixing issues with Sage and Clove resurrections not being visible to spectators (ClutchPoints) (GINX TV).
New Features
- Pick ‘Ems Beta for Esports: Starting July 26th, players can participate in the Pick ‘Ems Beta for Valorant Champions 2024, predicting team advancements in the Champions Seoul Group Stage and earning points and rewards (GINX TV).
- Console Updates: Competitive Mode is now available on consoles, with the introduction of map Lotus into various game modes. Players can also rebind non-ultimate ability buttons and invert map cursor controls (VALORANT HOMEPAGE) (GINX TV).
Social Enhancements
- Improved notification indicators for party invites and added voice indicators to the Party tab, enhancing social interactions within the game (ClutchPoints) (GINX TV).
Overall, Patch 9.01 brings a wealth of improvements and new features aimed at enhancing gameplay, fixing bugs, and expanding the competitive experience for both PC and console players. These updates continue to show Riot Games’ commitment to refining and evolving “Valorant” to meet player needs and expectations.
For more detailed patch notes, you can visit the official Valorant patch notes page or other gaming news sources.
