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VALORANT Patch Notes 13.09 Hush is here.
VALORANT's latest patch introduces a brand new Agent, Hush, who manipulates telekinesis to control the battlefield. Alongside Hush, the update brings significant quality-of-life improvements, including clearer ability tooltips and the introduction of new buff terminology like 'Haste' and 'Snapshot'. Competitive players will also notice adjustments to the Performance Score system and Map Rating, aiming for a more accurate reflection of player skill and consistency.
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Official update
VALORANT Patch Notes 13.08 Act 6 starts now.
The latest VALORANT update introduces a new Map Rating system, offering players a personalized performance metric for each map. This patch also sees a significant shift in the competitive map pool, with Bind and Corrode returning while Ascent and Split are temporarily removed. Additionally, adjustments have been made to the Corrode map itself to improve defender rotations and mid-round engagements.
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