Update 7.06 for Valorant has just been released, and the patch notes include system updates, new agent voice lines, and competitive mode changes, along with a handful of bug fixes. Some of the most important changes that players will notice instantly are the improved load times due to some updates to the backend, measures to curb boosting and smurfing, and improved combat reports. The developers are taking boosting seriously and have promised to monitor this problem closely for ranked play, and it is evident with the last update as well. Here is the complete list of patch notes for update 7.06 for Valorant:
Valorant Update 7.06 Patch Notes
GENERAL UPDATES
- We’re implementing some updates to how we load your accessories, like gun buddies and weapons skins so that it will reduce your load times. This will land mid-patch.
AGENT UPDATES
Sage
- We’ve updated Sage’s voice lines and added interaction lines with more Agents.
COMPETITIVE UPDATES
- There has been a wave of competitive rank boosting with bots and real players. In an effort to protect against this abuse, we have introduced restrictions where Ascendant players and higher can only invite players with Platinum rank and higher to their competitive party.
- We will continue to actively monitor botting abuse and ban any accounts suspicious of this behavior.
- For more information on our Gameplay Systems and our approach to combating disruptive behavior,
- check out our recent VALORANT Systems Health Series.
GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS UPDATES
- Made some back-end updates for Combat Reports in order to fix instances where all the correct information wasn’t showing. Please let us know if there are any weird behaviors—especially after death and pre-round start.
BUG FIXES
Gameplay Systems
- Fixed a rare bug where you would be revealed unintentionally in places where you shouldn’t be seen after purchasing a weapon.
- Fixed an issue where the Spike plant and defuse UI bar did not appear for minimal HUD observers.
- Fixed a bug where vision cones would flicker at the start of a round on Sunset.
For more information on future updates and patch notes, keep a close eye on The Nerd Stash. We also have patch notes for other popular games, like Apex Legends and Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord.
Update 7.06 for Valorant is available on PC only via the Epic Games store.
