VALORANT Patch 9.08: Release Date, Agent Nerfs, Buffs & More

Attention, VALORANT fans! The end of Episode 9 is near, with Act III starting on October 23, 2024. Before that, there's one last surprise in Act II: Patch 9.08. This patch includes changes to agents, updates to maps, and a new list for competitive play. Here are the details!

VALORANT Patch 9.08 Release Date

Mark your calendars! VALORANT Patch 9.08 will be released on October 22, 2024. However, the rollout will happen at different times in different regions. It usually comes out around these hours:

• Stage 1 (Americas): 14:00-18:00 UTC
• Stage 2 (APAC): 21:00-23:00 UTC
• Stage 3 (EMEA): 02:00-05:00 UTC

VALORANT Patch 9.08: Agent Nerfs

Gekko has been a bit too strong in the new patch, so he’s getting a nerf. Here are the changes:

• Dizzy: Active time reduced from 1.5 seconds to 1 second.
• Wingman: Concuss angle increased from 45° to 65°.
• Thrash: Ultimate points now required are increased from 7 to 8.
• Globules: Duration decreased from 20 seconds to 15 seconds; reclaimed cooldown increased from 1 second to 1.5 seconds.

While Gekko's abilities are getting a big downgrade, Wingman will receive a slight buff.

VALORANT Patch 9.08 Agent Buffs

Yoru's Fakeout clone is getting an upgrade! Now, it will show visual effects when hit by enemy abilities, making it trickier for players to tell the clone apart from the real Yoru.

Additionally, Skye and Jett are also getting some updates! Their abilities will now break the windows in the Ascent tree, similar to changes made in Patch 9.06.

VALORANT Patch 9.08: New Map Changes

This is the newest addition to Team Deathmatch. It’s set in a fun, competitive bot arena designed for 5v5 matches.

The B site is getting a makeover in Sunset! This will significantly impact the Boba and B main areas, removing a key unbreakable tripwire spot for Cypher. Additionally, small changes will be made to the mid courtyard to add more excitement!

Time for a change! Competitive play is refreshing its map lineup. Icebox and Lotus are leaving, and Pearl and Split are making a comeback. Here’s the map pool for Patch 9.08!

• Ascent
• Bind
• Haven
• Pearl
• Split
• Sunset

VALORANT Patch 9.08: Other Changes

The rest of the update includes some nice quality-of-life improvements:

• Premier: Any team with five eligible Contenders players will secure a spot in the Contenders division, and teams that drop out of their promotion zones will be demoted.
• Sniper Skin Updates: Several sniper skins, including Araxys, Valiant Hero, Reaver, and Gothic, have received new cosmetic updates.

For a complete list of all the changes, check out the official VALORANT patch notes!

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