Patch Notes 7.04: Huge changes to operators and new Sunset Map

Many VALORANT players who have been following the competition this year will have seen the VCT Champions, the biggest tournament of the year where Evil Geniuses have been named champions of the planet.

A competition that has demonstrated the current level of shooter from Riot Games, which is not only very high, but VALORANT’s mechanics and way of playing evolve at frantic levels.

After witnessing this tournament, many have started soloQ to simulate their idols and while the reality is different, some will feel more ability to aim or position themselves on the map. But the action doesn’t stop, as Riot keeps updating the game and what’s out there isn’t worth that much anymore.

The version 7.04 of the game is already there and very important changes have been confirmed, such as the adjustments to Breeze or the arrival of the new map Sunsetwhich is already available in the game.

VALORANT 7.04 Patch Notes

AGENT UPDATES

INFRINGEMENT

• replica (C)
  • The number of pulses is reduced from 3 to 2.
  • Increases damage per pulse from 60 to 80.

• Unstoppable roar (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 8 >>> 9.

SULFUR

• Orbital Strike (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 7 >>> 8.

FADE

• stalker (C)
  • Now it takes a little longer to re-equip the weapon after using the ability.

GECKO

• Mosh(C)
  • The impact zone deals 10 damage per second before exploding.

• Wingman (Q)
  • Health reduced: 100 >>> 80.

• Thrash (X)
  • Thrash’s explosion has been tweaked to make it easier to see, better understand the affected area, and look a bit prettier.

KILLJOY

• Block (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 8 >>> 9.

SIGN

• Paranoid (Q)
  • There is now no movement speed penalty when throwing.

SKYE

• Guide light (E)
  • Max duration during cast reduced: 2.5s >>> 2s.

• Precursor (Q)
  • Health reduced: 100 >>> 80.

• Seekers (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 7 >>> 8.
  • Seekers health reduced: 150 >>> 120.

SOVA

• Recon Shell (E)
  • The total number of times the scanner has been activated has been reduced: 3 >>> 2.

ADDER

• Adder’s pit (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 8 >>> 9.

ASTRA

• Gravity source (C)
  • Increases startup time: 0.6 >>> 1.25.
  • Gravity duration decreased: 2.75 >>> 2.

• New pulse (Q)
  • Start-up time reduced: 1.25 >>> 1.

• Cosmic Separation (X)
  • The wall now completely blocks sounds instead of muffling them.

jet

• Tailwind (E)
  • Sliding window reduced: 12 s >>> 7.5 s.
  • Extends the charging time after activation: 0.75 s >>> 1 s.

• Storm (C)
  • Duration taken: 4.5 >>> 2.5 seconds.
  • Now it takes a little longer to re-equip the weapon after using the ability.

• Gale (Q)
  • The number of charges has been reduced: 2 >>> 1.

• Blade storm (X)
  • Ultimate points increased: 7 >>> 8.

MAP UPDATES

CARD ROTATION

• Breeze returns to normal competitive queue rotation.

NEW MAP: SUNSET

BREEZE

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MIDDLE PILLAR

Middle pillar

• One side is closed and boxes are added.

middle cabinet

• One side of the pillar is closed.

AB SITE SETTINGS

B site

• Added boxes and adjusted parts of the wall around B-site.

B Back

• Added boxes and removed stairs.

LOCK OF TO HALL

to hall

• It has been Part of the lobby is closed off with a gate.

ADJUSTMENTS TO MIDDLE DOORS

Middle wood

• Crates have been added and the door is fully opened.

CLOSING OF THE CAVE AND MODIFICATIONS IN THE STORE

cave

• The interior has been widened and boxes have been added.

Save

• The entrance and the interior have been widened.

SETTINGS IN A PYRAMID AND ADDED SYMBOLS

So you

• The pyramids are bigger.

PLAYER BEHAVIOR UPDATES

REPORTS UI IMPROVEMENTS

• Clarity has been improved by adding icons that display detailed descriptions when you hover over them.
• The list of reports that can be sent after the game has been divided into groups to facilitate decision making using categories and subcategories.
• Reporter information has been added to reduce false reports.

PREMIER UPDATES

• If you played during the Premier ignition phase, you will not lose your team and match history.
• The registration period runs until September 7. The exact time when registration closes varies by area. Check the schedule in the client for more information and to be on time.
• Weekly matches will be played across the full roster of competitive maps for seven weeks. Each week will still have a specific map and up to two games per week on that map. The matches will start on September 7, last until October 21 and the knockout tournament will be held on October 22.
• Achieve a Premier Score of at least 675 to qualify for a chance to be one of the best teams in your division.
• Performance is now tracked from stage to stage. At the end of each stage you will receive a league emblem.
• The divisions are divided into five levels: Open, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite and Contender.
• Have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions to find out all the details and good luck with your games!

  ERROR CORRECTION

  INTERMEDIARY

  • Fixed a bug that caused Sage’s Barrier Orb (C) to break when placed between doors, such as the one in C Garage in Haven.

  GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS

  • Fixed an issue where dying on Fracture Ziplines caused the agent’s corpse to spawn in the spawn area.

  PLAYER BEHAVIOR

  • Fixed a bug that caused the voice to be sent when pressing the “Play” button on the keyboard despite having different or no hotkeys set.

  PRIME MINISTER

  • If a match goes into overtime and ends in a sudden death, the end of the game log now correctly displays the sudden death round.

  KNOWN ERRORS

  PRIME MINISTER

  • Overtime priority voting is sometimes triggered twice in a row for the same team.