VALORANT is celebrating its fifth anniversary with significant updates that will redefine your gaming experience.
VALORANT celebrated its fifth anniversary with a few updates designed to enhance the game, the player experience, and the competitive environment.
Their team is dedicated to maintaining a fair and balanced gameplay experience for all. They're constantly refining the balance between shooting and abilities, strengthening weaker skills and reducing the impact of high-impact moves. Recent changes, such as the adjustments to the minimap, the volume of Brimstone's explosion, the visual effect of Raze's blast, and the addition of new indicators for Deadlock's Barrier Mesh, are just the beginning. They'll continue to make these changes frequently to ensure a balanced and enjoyable game for all players.
They're now thrilled to introduce a new map with Patch 11.00, and they've got some exciting news for you. To make your exploration even more rewarding, they're slashing RR losses on the map by 50% for the first two weeks. So go ahead, dive into the new map without worrying about your rank. And remember, you'll still receive full RR for a win, just like always.
VALORANT will do more to prevent smurfs and account sharing with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). First, it will be implemented for accounts that appear suspect and, eventually, for all Competitive players. Eventually, players will also notice more about their behavior, such as warnings and potential penalties, coming their way this year.
Get ready to put your game knowledge to the test and win big with the return of the Pick'Ems game of predictions. They're bringing back this fan-favorite feature for all Masters and Champions events, starting with Masters Toronto. Show off your predicting skills and win exciting prizes. It's time to join in the fun and see if you can outsmart the competition!
Following over a decade of utilizing Unreal Engine 4, VALORANT will transition to Unreal Engine 5 with Patch 11.02, which will be released in late July. This transition will significantly improve the game's function and benefit upcoming updates, enhancing your gaming experience. Any player who logs in during the patch will also be rewarded with a special gun buddy for the occasion.Replay Launch Feature
They will be on PCs in September with Patch 11.06 and consoles. When players start, they can view their previous competitive games, and there will be additional modes.
The initial team partnerships will conclude in 2026. VALORANT desires to make competitive gaming more accessible for more users. They intend to bridge professional and community events, host events in new locations, and create more memorable moments, primarily at the regional level.