VALORANT patch 11.07 introduces major updates to ability clarity, along with a new round of bug fixes.
The VALORANT patch notes for 11.07 will sharpen the way abilities appear on the mini-map, making gameplay clearer and easier to follow. On top of that, you’ll find some agent adjustments and the usual round of bug fixes. Let’s dive into everything they have to offer.
VALORANT patch 11.07 notes
Agent updates
- Cypher: Parts of Cypher’s Spycam visual glitch effect have been removed. This effect is most noticeable when entering the camera in rapid succession, and this update should make it so you are less likely to miss any information when checking your camera frequently.
- Waylay: Improved clarity of Waylay’s Convergent Paths so you know exactly where the edges are when dodging.
System updates
Here’s where the major updates come in. Since launch, VALORANT has introduced a growing roster of agents, each bringing new abilities that can sometimes clutter the screen and disrupt clarity. To give players more consistent and non-intrusive information, all abilities that can be placed and reactivated will now appear in a distinct teal color. These abilities are:
The same update applies to controllable abilities. To make it easier for teammates to follow how you’re using your utility to gather information, the direction of these abilities will now be visible, giving everyone a clearer idea of where they’re being guided. Their icons now have a directional arrow to indicate where they are facing, ally and enemy color coding, and a seeking state for drones that lock on to players.
- Fade Prowler
- Raze Boom Bot
- Skye Trailblazer, Guiding Light, and Seekers
- Sova Owl Drone
The Raze Boom Bot is a new addition, since it didn't show on the mini-map before.
Modes updates
Riot Games is releasing a new mode in custom matches that will go live on Oct. 3. You can access the new game mode by creating a custom lobby and inviting a friend or two. They will be releasing more information about it during the Champions Finals Weekend, so stay tuned for it.
Bug fixes
Agents
- Fixed a bug where recoil on Chamber's Headhunter would sometimes appear to recover quicker than intended. Thanks to Reddit user RejiAG for calling this out!
- The map icon for Brimstone's Orbital Strike is now removed at the same time the area of effect is turned off. Previously, it lingered while the effect faded out, which lasted longer than when it was visible to players.
- Fixed Raze's hair so it wouldn’t flicker during certain movements in Agent select.
- Fixed an issue when Phoenix’s Blaze would break Ascent glass despite not overlapping it.
Known issues
Riot Games implemented a fix last week to address most cases of the disappearing Agents bug. However, they are still investigating a complete solution. You may still encounter a few occurrences of this issue. If you continue to experience this bug, please reach out to Player Support for assistance.
PC only updates
Replays “Show Replay UI” and “Show Cursor” UI will now toggle off when using the setting to hide the user interface in-game.
Premier
In a future patch, Riot Games will be expanding the Team Tag feature to include VCT teams. To prepare for this, current Premier teams that have a team name and/or tag of a VCT partnered team will receive a prompt in-game for their Team Owner to change their team name.
Known issues
All the bugs below will be solved during the patch notes for 11.08.
- If you pause a replay while first-person spectating someone who is impacted by Fade's Nightfall, your next game will sound muffled unless you restart the game client.
- There is a minor visual bug where hovering over an offline player on your friends list may show an empty Premier team section.
- There is an issue that's causing intermittent crashing on the Agent Select screen after locking in your Agent. In the meantime, you can workaround by disabling AVX512 instructions in your system's BIOS.
If you wish, you can check out the official patch notes on Riot Games’ website. That's all for now. Stick around for more VALORANT news, guides, and updates on esports.gg.
