Patch notes Valorant

Valorant 9.06 Patch: Agent Updates, Map Changes & Bug Fixes

September 24th, 2024
    last modified at: September 24th, 2024

The Valorant 9.06 patch introduces several notable changes across agents, maps, gameplay systems, and more. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates:

Agent Updates:

  • Changes to the interaction of abilities with the glass window on Ascent: Phoenix’s Blaze and Neon’s Fast Lane will break the window if their initial cast center point hits it, while Harbor’s High Tide will no longer break the window. Meanwhile, Chamber’s Trademark, Cypher’s Trapwire, and Killjoy’s Lockdown will not break windows when placed too close.

  • Audio integration changes were made to Brimstone’s Orbital Strike and Vyse’s Steel Garden, making it easier to understand which direction to move to escape the AoE effects.

Gameplay System Updates:

  • The voting system has been updated so that draw votes will no longer count AFK players, ensuring fairer outcomes.

Map Updates:

  • Improvements were made to map Haven, particularly in placing Vyse’s Arc Rose and Cypher’s Trapwire on crates, enhancing the player experience.

Player Behavior Updates:

  • The update introduces increased penalties for repeated comms abuse to improve the communication experience in Valorant.

Weapon Updates:

  • Weapon skin names have been added to the in-game weapon switcher, making it easier to identify which skin is equipped or picked up.

Bug Fixes:

  • Several bugs have been fixed, such as Deadlock's Sonic Sensors staying active after Deadlock is killed, issues with Cypher's Trapwire not taking damage from certain abilities, and Yoru's Fakeout not triggering Vyse's Shear, among others.

New Player Tips (PC Only):

  • A "New Player Tip" system has been introduced for new players, providing guidance on gameplay fundamentals, strategies, and skill improvement. These tips can be toggled on or off in the settings.

Console Updates:

  • The update also marks the release of all legacy maps on consoles, making the entire map catalog available to console players. Fracture is now included in the Unrated & Swift Play queues, completing the console map pool.