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This patch leans into Sage’s Controller-Sentinel hybrid role, giving her more range to control the battlefield safely:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Barrier Orb\u003C/strong>: Cast range extended from 10m to 15m.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Resurrection\u003C/strong>: Range boosted from 6m to 12m, making clutch revives easier.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Chamber’s Trademark also gets a tweak:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Trademark\u003C/strong>: Range restriction removed, offering more placement flexibility. (This accidentally went live in 11.02 but is now official!)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Other agent updates:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Phoenix\u003C/strong>: New voice lines and Vyse interactions added.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sova\u003C/strong>: Hunter’s Fury VFX resolves faster, clearing up gameplay space.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Map Pool Shake-Up\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The map rotation gets a refresh:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Abyss\u003C/strong>: Back in Competitive and Deathmatch queues.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Icebox\u003C/strong>: Out of Competitive and Deathmatch for now.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>This swap keeps map strategies fresh and gives Abyss fans a chance to dive back in.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Gameplay Polish\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Small but impactful changes improve clarity:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ping Audio\u003C/strong>: Less harsh, making minimap pings easier on the ears.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AOE Ultimate Indicators\u003C/strong>: Ally zones now teal, enemy zones yellow. Destructible ultimates show ability icons on the minimap for better readability.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Esports Store Gifting\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Show your VCT team pride! Gifting is now live in the esports store tab, letting you share team-themed items with friends. Perfect for rallying your crew to rep your favorite squad.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>New Manila Server\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Players in the Asia Pacific shard get a treat: a new server in Manila joins the lineup, improving connectivity and gameplay smoothness. That’s six servers total for the region—RAHHHHHHH!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Bug Fixes\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>This patch squashes several glitches:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>General\u003C/strong>: Fixed crosshair sway persisting after concuss effects during pilotable abilities (e.g., Cypher’s cam, Sova’s drone).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Chamber\u003C/strong>: Removed lingering Trademark deactivation range on minimap.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>KAY/O\u003C/strong>: Fixed Zero/Point audio revealing exact enemy locations (patched in 11.02).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Astra & Harbor\u003C/strong>: Bullet tracers no longer pass through Cosmic Divide or Cove.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Phoenix & Tejo\u003C/strong>: Corrected wrong round-start voiceline when both are present.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Neon\u003C/strong>: Fixed High Gear unequip delay skip via multiple key binds.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Split\u003C/strong>: Molotov abilities now spread correctly up stairs.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PC Only\u003C/strong>: Fixed character cutoff issues in Competitive and Premier Awards tab text for some languages.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Known Issue\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>After patching to Unreal Engine 5, resolution and display settings may reset on first play. Adjust them manually to your preference—no fix planned.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Where to Learn More\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Want the full scoop? Check out:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-11-04\">Official Patch Notes\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://playvalorant.com/en-us/specs/\">Valorant System Specs\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n","# Valorant Patch 11.04: Sage Shines, Abyss Returns, and Esports Gifting Arrives\n\nHey, Valorant squad! Patch 11.04 is here, and it’s a tidy package of buffs, map swaps, and cool new features. From Sage getting some love to Abyss making a comeback, plus the ability to gift esports goodies, this update keeps the game sharp and spirited. Let’s break it down!\n\n## Sage and Chamber Get Buffed\nSage mains, it’s your time to shine! This patch leans into Sage’s Controller-Sentinel hybrid role, giving her more range to control the battlefield safely:\n- **Barrier Orb**: Cast range extended from 10m to 15m.\n- **Resurrection**: Range boosted from 6m to 12m, making clutch revives easier.\n\nChamber’s Trademark also gets a tweak:\n- **Trademark**: Range restriction removed, offering more placement flexibility. (This accidentally went live in 11.02 but is now official!)\n\nOther agent updates:\n- **Phoenix**: New voice lines and Vyse interactions added.\n- **Sova**: Hunter’s Fury VFX resolves faster, clearing up gameplay space.\n\n## Map Pool Shake-Up\nThe map rotation gets a refresh:\n- **Abyss**: Back in Competitive and Deathmatch queues.\n- **Icebox**: Out of Competitive and Deathmatch for now.\n\nThis swap keeps map strategies fresh and gives Abyss fans a chance to dive back in.\n\n## Gameplay Polish\nSmall but impactful changes improve clarity:\n- **Ping Audio**: Less harsh, making minimap pings easier on the ears.\n- **AOE Ultimate Indicators**: Ally zones now teal, enemy zones yellow. Destructible ultimates show ability icons on the minimap for better readability.\n\n## Esports Store Gifting\nShow your VCT team pride! Gifting is now live in the esports store tab, letting you share team-themed items with friends. Perfect for rallying your crew to rep your favorite squad.\n\n## New Manila Server\nPlayers in the Asia Pacific shard get a treat: a new server in Manila joins the lineup, improving connectivity and gameplay smoothness. That’s six servers total for the region—RAHHHHHHH!\n\n## Bug Fixes\nThis patch squashes several glitches:\n- **General**: Fixed crosshair sway persisting after concuss effects during pilotable abilities (e.g., Cypher’s cam, Sova’s drone).\n- **Chamber**: Removed lingering Trademark deactivation range on minimap.\n- **KAY/O**: Fixed Zero/Point audio revealing exact enemy locations (patched in 11.02).\n- **Astra & Harbor**: Bullet tracers no longer pass through Cosmic Divide or Cove.\n- **Phoenix & Tejo**: Corrected wrong round-start voiceline when both are present.\n- **Neon**: Fixed High Gear unequip delay skip via multiple key binds.\n- **Split**: Molotov abilities now spread correctly up stairs.\n- **PC Only**: Fixed character cutoff issues in Competitive and Premier Awards tab text for some languages.\n\n## Known Issue\nAfter patching to Unreal Engine 5, resolution and display settings may reset on first play. Adjust them manually to your preference—no fix planned.\n\n## Where to Learn More\nWant the full scoop? Check out:\n- [Official Patch Notes](https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-11-04)\n- [Valorant System Specs](https://playvalorant.com/en-us/specs/)\n\n","Valorant Patch 11.04 boosts Sage’s range, brings Abyss back, adds esports store gifting, and opens a Manila server.",[13],"Valorant Patch 11.04",{"_id":15,"title":16,"description":17},"6423ce2e323b9ab12fd1554f","Valorant","Valorant Blog Posts",{"_id":19,"username":20,"appear":21,"profilePicture":22},"683b710da8c59ad42536d877","epicfailtr3","offline","data:image/svg+xml;base64,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","valorant-patch-1104-sage-shines-abyss-returns-and-esports-gifting-arri-bca414c","/cdn/public/blogs/4d8fece6ecda1962eb2fba71614745e650a12c67.webp","3","en_US","2025-08-19T15:06:08.244Z",1762357516707]