VALORANT Patch 9.01: Lotus joins the map rotation on console, Pick’ Ems are coming to PC

VALORANT Patch 9.01 - All platforms updates

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

Socials

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

VALORANT Patch 9.01: PC updates

Esports Features

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.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay Systems

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

Premier

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.

VALORANT Patch 9.01 - Console updates

General Updates

It is now possible to freely rebind non-ultimate Ability Button mappings.
Added settings for inverting map cursor controls.

Agent Updates

Neon

Slide: re-equip Speed changed from Fast to Instant.

Raze

Second Blast Pack: the second Blast Pack’s horizontal force has been reduced.

Iso

Double Tap: Duration: 20s >>> 12s
Signature kill reset removed.

Map Updates

Modes Updates - Deathmatch

Social Updates

Updated the notification indicator on the social card so that it’s easier to tell when you have a party invite even when the social panel is closed.
Added voice indicators to the Party tab in the social panel, so you can see who is speaking.
Added a button to leave the party to the My Party section of the Party tab in the social panel.

Bug Fixes

General - Traditional Preset Weapon Switching Fixes

Fixed issue where unequipping abilities wouldn't respect the “Auto-Equip Prioritizes (Strongest/Latest Setting)”.
Fixed issue where you couldn't switch off from the Spike when you had no primary when using the ‘Traditional Controls’ Preset.
Fixed an issue where you could sometimes lose visual highlighting on the buttons you hover over in the front-end menus.
Fixed issues that could cause you to be unable to leave the Range.

Agent

Sova - Recon Bolt: fixed an issue where Recon Bolt did not properly apply AimAssist to Revealed Targets.
Fade - Haunt: fixed an issue where Haunt did not properly apply AimAssist to Revealed Targets.

Fade - Nightfall
Chamber - Rendezvous
Harbor - Cascade
Harbor - Cove
Viper - Poison Cloud
Viper - Toxic Screen
Viper - Viper’s Pit
Yoru - Fakeout
Yoru - Dimensional Drift

Gameplay Systems

Fixed issue where you could be in Focus Mode while inspecting your weapon.

Competitive systems

Fixed an issue where EOG screens when viewing matches in Match History will disappear and be inaccessible

Social

Fixed a bug where your presence sometimes failed to update after a match.

Known Issues

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. Draw will remain functional.