Valorant Patch 11.08 Sparks Controversy
Patch 11.08 promises significant changes to gameplay in Valorant, but its timing has sparked backlash from the community, particularly with the Game Changers Championship approaching.
Riot Games' Global Head of Valorant Esports has addressed community complaints regarding the patch, which is set to drop on October 15 with V25 Act VI, bringing changes to gunplay, abilities, maps, and more.
- Several changes to gunplay and abilities
- Updates to maps
- Utility cooldowns for many Agents
The changes coming just weeks before the Game Changers Championship has been a major point of contention.
Pros have expressed frustration with the incoming changes, and fans are questioning whether Riot is taking Game Changers – the circuit for marginalized genders – seriously.
Author's summary: Valorant patch sparks controversy before Game Changers Champs.