Valorant patch notes 9.0: Iso nerfed, map pool updated, bug fixes, and more

Valorant patch notes 9.0 are now live. This is the first patch release of the game's newest Episode 9: Collision. It is also the first to include console updates alongside the PC ones. As stated before, this patch will contain nerfs for Iso who was getting hard to deal with. Furthermore, the developers have also dropped gameplay and player behavior updates. Additionally, they have made multiple bug fixes to both console and PC versions.

This article will cover everything you need to know about what is coming with Valorant patch notes 9.0.

Valorant patch notes 9.0: All changes coming on June 25, 2024

Major updates in Valorant patch notes 9.0 (Image via Riot Games)

Here are all the updates that will arrive with patch 9.0 of Valorant:

Agent Updates

All Platforms

We've added new conversation voice lines between Agents that include: Phoenix, Harbor, Brimstone, Yoru, Raze, Iso, Sage, Neon, Gekko, Skye, Deadlock, Omen, Kayo, and Reyna.

Iso

Developer Comment: We're happy that Iso has been more comfortable entering towards the front of his team but want to increase thoughtfulness and context around when Iso activates his Double Tap. This should make the counterplay around breaking his shield or denying the Double Tap orbs more successful.

So we're decreasing the duration of his Double Tap buff while also removing the refresh that comes with securing two kills. Iso can now only extend Double Tap by shooting the orbs that spawn while the buff is active.

Double Tap (E): Duration: 20s >>> 12s
Signature kill reset removed

Console

Sova's Owl Drone's HP is now 100, up from 60.

Competitive Updates in Valorant patch notes 9.0

Abyss was added to the Ranked map pool.

Also Read: 5 Valorant Agents to avoid using on Abyss

Console

Competitive Mode is coming to the Console in this patch! Queue up and see if you can climb the ranks and make it onto the Immortal Leaderboards. Good luck on your first race to Radiant!
Our Competitive Mode map pool will start with Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Sunset with new maps slowly being added in the next few patches.

Gameplay Systems Updates in Valorant patch notes 9.0

Console

Added a new "Controls Preset" selection screen upon first boot-up before loading into the tutorial
You can now choose our Valorant-specific controls preset or a more familiar, traditional console FPS preset as your starting controls scheme.
You can easily change your preset and customize controls at any point once in-game through the Settings menu.

Also Read: Does Valorant have aim assist on PS5 and Xbox?

Polished sound transitions between Focus and ADS to better reflect the aim state you're transitioning into.
Crosshair presets have been updated to reflect a better variety of usable crosshairs.
Updated the Fighter controls preset so that Crouch is a Hold action instead of a Toggle action.
Added holistic Aim Sensitivity slider.

Valorant patch notes 9.0 brings console settings update (Image via Riot Games)

Added the ability to enter precision mode while in control settings to adjust sensitivity sliders by .1 increments.

Player Behaviour Updates in Valorant patch notes 9.0

In addition to removing zero-tolerance terms from text chat, people who repeatedly engage in this behavior will see increased penalties for their transgressions.

Premier Updates in Valorant patch notes 9.0

Welcome to the Path to Pro!

Teams in Contender that earned a promotion in Stage E8A3 are in the new Invite Division, where finishing the Stage at a high enough rank will earn you an opportunity to make it into a Challengers League.
Contender and Invite Divisions play a little differently:
Strict rematch protection in weekly matches prevents you from ever matching against the same team more than once in a Stage.
If we can't find you an appropriate match during the queue window, you'll be given a Bye. Byes award a match win and 100 points.
Losses award 0 points.
Finals in playoffs are Best of 3 matchups.
There are some extra roster restrictions for Contender and Invite Division teams.

Social Updates

When you add a friend, you can now paste or type a full Riot ID (including tagline) into the "Riot ID" field and it will automatically split the data into the "Riot ID" and "tagline" fields.

Console

We've updated the communications menu so it's easier to manage team and party voice on the fly.
We've added Voice Chat to the Settings page. Now you can tailor your mic behavior and voice settings to suit your setup.

Bug Fixes in Valorant patch notes 9.0

Agent

Fixed an issue where Iso's shield hitbox could be misaligned.

Console

Fixed an issue with Jett's Tailwind (diagonal dash) that was reducing the dash length.

Competitive Systems

Console

Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where you would incorrectly see DRAW as a final result in EOG screens
Added specific scoreboard screens for Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch

Gameplay Systems

All Platforms

Fixed a particle issue when using ADS on the Level 3 and 4 Mystbloom collection.
Fixed an issue when exiting Cypher's Spycam that caused Cypher's hands to stutter for Spectators.

Console

Fixed issue where both Focus and ADS sounds would play during transitions.
Fixed Leave Game menu persisting through AFK idling.
Fixed animation bug with Leave Game Menu.

Maps

Abyss

Fixed several unintended boost positions.
Fixed bugs allowing players to get under the map.

A Site cover should now properly appear in the Omen and Astra smoke-targeting world.
Fixed an Omen exploit allowing him to get between the spawn barriers.

Social

Console

Fixed an issue where the friends list would sometimes display inaccurate platform information for friends.

General

Console

When navigating Surrender menus, there's a chance your controls can become locked for an entire round. Due to this, we've elected to disable the Surrender and Remake menus until we can properly fix the issue. The draw will remain functional.

Premier

When changing the Stage in the dropdown on the standings page, the content doesn't refresh. To see accurate standings for past Stages, change the Stage, then change the division or zone and the content will update.
The standings page sometimes fails to update, and you may see fewer teams than expected. Click on another tab in the Premier Hub and then return to standings to fix the issue.
If you are in Contender or Invite and are awarded a Bye during Weekly matches, you will not see that match recorded in their Premier Match History tab. You will be awarded a win and 100 Premier Score as expected, and that is reflected correctly on the standings.

This is everything you need to know about the Valorant patch notes 9.0 that came out on June 25, 2024.

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