Sound Spray Update
The volume attenuation of sound sprays has been adjusted. Now, spray sounds are audible only when players are nearby, making team communication more efficient. This setting will become the standard for all audio sprays in the future. [1]
Pick'Ems and Rewards in Champion Xiaolong
Pick'Ems will reappear in the Champion Xiaolong event. From September 10, the group stage will be available in-game and on the web, and players can earn points by predicting team advancement. Correctly predicting the exact ranking grants additional points, and participants receive rewards simply for participating. Predictions must be submitted before the group stage begins on September 24. [1]
Sanctions for Stream Sniping and Install Lock Tools
If stream sniping or install lock tools are detected, a temporary game ban will be imposed. Repeated use may result in a permanent ban, so the use of such tools is prohibited. [1]
Agent Equipment System Preview
In Patch 13.06, scheduled for release on September 22, the Agent Equipment System will undergo a major overhaul. Existing equipment will remain preserved, and future equipment will be locked based on each agent's playtime. Unlocking equipment will still be done using Kingdom Credits. [1]
Other Bug Fixes and General Updates
The sound spray attenuation has been adjusted, and all sound sprays now only play when players are nearby. [1]
In Range Practice Mode, an option to select the number of bots from 10, 5, 1 has been added, with the default set to 5. [1]
Fixed an issue where the close button did not work after purchasing VALORANT Points. [1]
Bugs related to several agents (Agent, Chamber, Cypher, Deadlock, Fade, KAY/O, Omen, Sage, Waylay) have been fixed. [1]
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