Valorant’s competitive scene is about to get a major overhaul! Dive into details about the release date for Valorant Patch 9.00, Episode 9 Act 1, and the exciting features it brings.
Valorant Patch 9.00 Release Date
Episode 9 Act 1 kicks off on Tuesday, June 25th, for players in North America, LATAM, and Brazil. However, due to regional time differences, some players will experience the update on Wednesday, June 26th.
Before you jump into the new content, prepare for a four-hour maintenance window. Here’s a breakdown of the downtime for each region:
- North America, LATAM, and Brazil: Servers go down at 6:00 AM PT and return at 10:00 AM PT.
- Europe: Servers go down at 4:00 AM BST on Wednesday, June 26th, and return at 8:00 AM BST on the same day.
Important Note: Starting with Episode 9 Act 1, updates will roll out on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays. So, adjust your patch day routine accordingly!
Patch Notes Highlights:
While the full patch notes arrive at launch, we have some confirmed details and exciting speculations to tide you over.
New Map Alert: Abyss Joins the Competitive Pool (PC Only)
Episode 9 Act 1 revamps the map pool for PC players. Here’s what’s in store:
- Abyss Makes its Debut: This exciting map enters the competitive rotation for Ranked, Deathmatch, and Premier modes.
- Sunset Beta for Consoles: Console players get a taste of a new map with the addition of Sunset to the limited beta pool.
Iso Gets Rebalanced
The developers have acknowledged that Iso’s buffs in Patch 8.11 might have been a tad too generous. Episode 9 Act 1 brings adjustments to his signature ability, [E] Double Tap. Here’s what’s changing:
- Double Kill Reset Removed: The ability will no longer reset after scoring a double kill.
- Shield Duration Reduced: The invulnerability shield granted by Double Tap will be shortened from 20 seconds to 12 seconds.
Console Update
The news console players have been waiting for – Ranked mode finally debuts in Patch 9.00! Now you can embark on your competitive journey and chase that coveted Immortal rank. Stay tuned for further details from Riot regarding the specifics of console ranked mode.
This is just the first glimpse of what Episode 9 Act 1 has to offer. We’ll be sure to update this article with more details as soon as Riot releases the full patch notes. So, get ready to test your skills, explore new maps, and dominate the competition in the upcoming Valorant update!
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