Valorant’s patch 8.11 is bringing a mysterious brand-new map along with map rotation. As the next month approaches, new information regarding Valorant patch 8.11 is making fans excited. This patch will cripple the duelists, add updates to some agents, advance mechanics, and map rotation. Aside from everything, the nostalgic map haven will make a return too. Let’s find out everything you need to know about the upcoming Valorant update and its impact on Valorant maps.
New Maps in Valorant Patch 8.11
The maps that are included in the map pool of Valorant are
- Lotus
- Bind
- Haven
- Ascent
- Icebox
- Sunset
- Unknown map (Will be revealed soon)
For various Valorant modes, Riot Games selects and cycles through specific maps that they make available to players. They make Map Rotation available in competitive play, which means that during the match, they match players with one of these pre-selected maps. Riot Games can change the set of maps in the competitive play rotation, but that depends upon the updates from the developers.
Valorant Patch Nerfs and Buffs
As Riot Games updates Valorant, the patch will reveal an entire lot of brand-new capabilities for players, and also open up exciting new possibilities. While new maps await, the largest twists are the nerfs and buffs to Valorant agents. Let’s take a look at which agents Riot Games will weaken and strengthen.
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- Raze (Demolition Expert), this grenade-slinging agent just got her explosive toys somewhat nerfed.
- Sova (Recon Specialist) Sharpshooters rejoice! Reports indicate that Riot Games is buffing Sova’s Double Tap ability – a change that will render him a more deadly agent.
- Neon (Electric Initiator). Riot Games buffed Neon’s High Gear ability to help her run much quicker and blast through crowds using her electric bolts.
- Reyna (Duelist) Look out for Reyna changes! The overhaul makes her a more valuable teammate while reining in some of her dominating solo plays.
When is Valorant Patch 8.11 being Released?
Depending on the region where players engage in the game, Riot Games has disclosed that the updates associated with the Valorant Patch 8.11 release are anticipated to become available around June 11th or 12th. The servers will go through a maintenance period before the official release of the patch. So, players might need to wait patiently for its release.
Everything You Need to Know about Patch 8.11
The brand new Valorant map will be shown after Valorant Masters Shanghai on June 9th. They have not provided any details or pictures of the map right now. However, they will include this mysterious map in the game and map rotation for players after they release Patch 8.11.
Valorant is an ever-changing game and the newer updates give players a chance to climb up the ranks again. The new maps encourage the players to explore the world of Valorant in depth and come up with different strategies as well.
Conclusion
As the release date of this anticipated patch approaches, players are too excited and can’t wait. With the brand new maps and map rotation with many exciting updates, Valorant is becoming fans’ favorite. Let us know your thoughts about this update in the comments down below!
