Patch 9.01

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[e][h]Patch 9.01

Patch Information

Release:

2024-07-16

Highlights

• Weapon Updates
• Bug Fixes
• Gameplay Systems
• Maps
• Known Issues
• Esports Features
• Premier

Chronology

 9.0

9.02 

Hey, friends. Jo-Ellen, here.
There are a lot of Console updates in this patch including some for Neon, Raze, and Iso. Lotus is also entering the scene on Console. Read more below.

Jo-Ellen "Riot JoEllen" Aragon, Community Manager

All Platforms

Weapon Updates

• Updated the animation for the Outlaw and its skinlines so that it is more apparent when the weapon is ready to be fired.

Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed a bug where Neon could equip faster out of her slide than intended by manually inputting an equip action.

Gameplay Systems

• Fixed a bug where AFK players were able to start the vote for surrender.
• Fixed an issue when exiting Cypher’s Spycam that causes a brief stutter for Spectators.
• Fixed an issue with Tactical Callouts displaying in chat regardless of the option being turned off in Settings.
• Fixed an issue with bullet tracers appearing for guns picked up regardless if they are turned off in Settings.
• Fixed an issue regarding Sage and Clove resurrections not being visible for Spectators and Observers.
• Fixed a performance degradation issue caused by auto-respawn by spike explosion in Custom Game modes.

Maps

• Abyss
  • Cleaned up lots of Cypher’s Spycam spots to prevent visual issues or unintended placements.
  • Improved Wingman’s Spike plant pathing on A site.
  • Cleaned up ability and player collision in a variety of spots across the map.
  • Fixed a bug where the Minimap could be oriented upside down with certain settings active.
  • Fixed a visual bug seen when falling off of the map on A site.
  • Fixed a bug where Viper’s Pit could spread farther than intended on A site.

Known Issues

Social

• When changes happen to your party, there is a chance you may see "<MISSING STRING ENTRY TABLE>" in your chat log.

PC

Esports Features

• Pick 'Ems Beta is coming for VALORANT Champions 2024!
  • Starting on July 26th, you will have access to the Champions Seoul Group Stage in-client and on the web. You’ll get to:
    • Predict the advancing teams for points, earning extra points for correctly guessing the exact placement.
    • Earn rewards for playing, with the best of the best earning more exclusive rewards.
    • And see how you stack up against other experts and creators.
  • Finally, prepare for the Playoffs Stage next patch where you’ll fill out the full double elimination bracket at once.
• Look out for more details on how to participate later this month!

Bug Fixes

Gameplay Systems

• Fixed an issue involving the Ping Wheel getting stuck on the interface when bound to the Z key.

Premier

Hey IBIT zone Premier Players!
There was an issue with matchmaking that prevented matches from being played in the first 2 weeks of the Episode 9 Act 1 stage. Contender and Invite divisions were unaffected and these teams successfully played their matches.

• Issue has been fixed and teams should be able to find matches successfully for week 3 and on.
• Any team that plays a match in the IBIT zone in week 6 and before will automatically qualify for playoffs.
• Teams that have already played a match in another EU zone can still earn the playoff qualification in IBIT, but will require teams to create a new roster in the IBIT zone and play a match.
• Teams will qualify for playoffs by receiving 600 points before the start of week 7 matches.
  • For example, if your team has 25 points at the end of week 6, then your team will have 625 points before you play your week 7 matches.

Console

• For Console updates, read the patch notes here.

External links

• VALORANT PATCH NOTES