12.06

Patch Summary

Valorant Patch 12.06 introduces a monumental shift to third-person gameplay, complete with new movement options and environmental changes to support it. This update also brings a new sniper rifle, significant agent ability adjustments, and various quality-of-life improvements.

What's New

• Valorant transitions from first-person to third-person perspective gameplay.
• Players can now utilize a prone stance for tactical movement.
• Most maps have been enhanced with tall grass and shrubs to complement third-person play.
• Introducing the Hackerator, a new sniper rifle that disconnects enemies on headshot kills.
• Waylay's Saturate ability now requires an equip action instead of being instant.
• Viper's Pit ultimate ability has improved consistency in its chemical cloud spread.
• End-of-game screens for Victory, Defeat, and Draw have updated visuals and sound effects.
• Yoru receives new voice lines in this update.
• Various UX/UI bug fixes have been implemented.
• Backend technical improvements enhance Viper's ultimate.