VALORANT Patch Notes 13.00
- Published
- (141 days ago)
- Type
- Patch notes
- Version
- 13.00
- Source
- playvalorant.com

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What’s in this update
Sup, gamers!
We’re back with a big one for the start of V26 Act 4. So let’s jump right into it!
TL;DR:
- Our Sentinel buffs are here! (Cypher, Killjoy, Veto, Sage, and Deadlock)
- We’re reducing Signature Ability cooldowns for Initiators! (Sova, Fade, Skye, Breach, and KAY/O)
- Our newest map Summit is now in the Competitive Map Rotation.
- We’re adjusting our Ranked Rating (RR) calculations!
- We’re making adjustments to improve consistency of player ranks in your Competitive lobbies.
- We’re tuning the Bandit to make it more viable outside of pistol rounds.
- Our newest limited-time mode Retake is now in the queue menu!
- Omen Shrouded Step audio is changing for gameplay clarity.
- Lots of small updates to Agent voice lines!
- We’ve added our first version of Inbox for cataloging some of your in-client notifications.
- Plus, a bunch of bug fixes.There’s a lot more detail from the Devs below! So be sure to check out the full notes for more context on all the changes.
Good luck on your Act 4 grind!
ALL PLATFORMS
AGENTS UPDATES
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