Valorant Patch 11.0: A Deep Dive into Corrode, Agent Changes, and More

Patch 11.0 is here, and it’s packed with exciting updates for Valorant players! From the brand-new map Corrode to agent balance tweaks and a stunning Act 1 Battle Pass, this patch kicks off Season 2025 with a bang. Released on June 24, 2025, for North America and June 24 for Europe, this update is ready to reshape your gameplay. Let’s break it all down.

Release Schedule

• North America, LATAM, Brazil: June 24, 2025, 6:00 AM PT
• Europe: June 24, 2025, 1:00 AM IST

Agent Balance Changes

Riot’s tweaking the agent roster to keep matches fresh and fair. Here’s the rundown:

Agent	Change Type	Details
Waylay	Buff	Refract: Min time 0.5s → 0.35s, Max time 3s → 2s, Unequip 1.0s → 0.8s, Delay 0.1s → 0.05s; Lightspeed: Unequip 0.8s → 0.6s; Saturate: Windup 0.75s → 0.6s, Size 10m → 12m
Reyna	Nerf	Leer: HP 100 → 80, added audio/visual hit feedback
Neon	Nerf	Relay Bolt: Windup 0.8s → 1.0s
Phoenix	Nerf	Curveball: Windup 0.5s → 0.6s
Breach	Update	Aftershock: Quicker visuals
Sova	Update	Recon Bolt: Louder, updated audio; Owl Drone: Warning audio, hit feedback
Clove	Update	Pick-Me-Up: Updated visuals for speed boost
Killjoy	Update	Lockdown: Detain pulse delay 0.5s → 0.15s, updated visuals
Cypher	Update	Spycam: Updated dart visuals
Omen	Update	Dark Cover: No third-person audio within 12.5m for opponents
Brimstone	Update	Sky Smoke: Cast audio within 12.5m for allies

These changes make Waylay more fluid, tone down aggressive duelists like Phoenix and Neon, and improve clarity for utility-heavy agents like Sova and Killjoy.

General Gameplay Updates

• Suppression Visuals: Refreshed for better readability during chaotic fights.
• Spike Pickup UI/UX: Streamlined interface for smoother spike interactions.

Map Updates

The star of Patch 11.1 is Corrode, a 5v5 map set in a medieval fortress with three lanes and two sites. It’s available in Competitive, Premier, Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Escalation. Map pool changes include:

• Added: BIND, CORRODE
• Removed: PEARL, SPLIT (from Competitive and Deathmatch)

A Corrode Only queue runs for 5 days in Swiftplay format, giving you time to master its angles. Escalation is disabled during this period, but Icebox returns to Deathmatch and Escalation.

Competitive Updates

Patch 11.1 brings spicy changes for ranked players:

• Ranked Gun Buddy: Earned based on your highest rank in Acts 1-3 of Season 2025.
• Corrode in Competitive: Available day one with 50% reduced RR loss for two weeks and full RR for wins.
• Rank Reset: Softer drop, with a max placement of Ascendant 3.

These tweaks encourage players to dive into Corrode without fear of tanking their rank.

Bug Fixes

Riot squashed several bugs to polish the experience:

• Fixed Vulnerables/Fragiles visuals
• Corrected destructible deployables on Bind
• Improved KAY/O ultimate suppression visuals
• Fixed Raze Paint Shells VFX
• Resolved Omen Dark Cover targeting issues
• Updated Skye/Cypher tooltips
• Fixed Breach Fault Line and Astra Astral World visuals

Platform-Specific Updates

PC Only - Premier Updates

• Stage V25A1: New season structure.
• Social Features: Hover to see team name, division, and score.
• Rewards: Earn Team Tag and Plating after two Weekly/Playoff matches; evolve Plating and unlock Champion’s Aura for playoff wins.
• Awards Tab: Added to Premier hub.

PC Only - Player Behavior

• Report inappropriate Premier team names from Standings, Match History, or end screens.
• Penalties include forced renames and restrictions for repeat offenders.

Console Only - Esports

• Esports Hub: Added with VCT overview.
• International League Stage 2: Kicks off July 12.

Act 1 Battle Pass

The Act 1 Battle Pass is a cosmetic treasure trove:

• Perch: Seasonal color variants (autumn, spring, summer, winter) with cat animations on Shorty, Bulldog, Marshall, Phantom.
• Ace: Sci-fi aesthetic on Sheriff, Judge, Guardian, Ares.
• Atlas Command: Military style on Classic, Spectre, Outlaw, Vandal; includes Atlas Command Baton melee with axe-style animations.
• Extras: Animated sprays, themed gun buddies, lore-based player cards (e.g., Yoru “Retake” card, Deadlock bear charm, Astra cosmic sprays), and 5-year anniversary cards.

Epilogue Rewards

• Golden Deadlock Chibi gun buddy
• Shattered player card
• 30 Radianite Points
• Animated player card featuring W jumping into a portal