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Although patch 9.01 isn’t as huge as 9.0, it’s still a decent update.
Riot Games released VALORANT Patch 9.01 on Tuesday, July 16, and there are a bunch of changes for console players.

From now on Lotus is a part of the Competitive, Unrated, Swift Play, and Deathmatch queues on VALORANT’s console version. The developers also made changes to Iso and Neon on console and slightly nerfed Raze.
As for the traditional PC port of VALORANT, patch 9.01 most notably introduces Pick' Ems Beta for VALORANT Champions 2024. Fans will be able to access the Champions Seoul Group Stage via the client or on the web starting on July 26.

Guides
All major differences between VALORANT PC and console
The essentials of VALORANT remains the same no matter where you play, but some significant differences are found between PC and console.
Esports Features
Pick ‘Ems Beta is coming for VALORANT Champions 2024!
Starting on July 26th, you will have access to theChampions SeoulGroup Stage in-client and on the web. You’ll get to:
Finally, prepare for the Playoffs Stage next patch where you’ll fill out the full double elimination bracket at once.

Look out for more details on how to participate later this month!
Premier
Hey IBIT zone Premier Players!
There was an issue with matchmaking that prevented matches from being played in the first 2 weeks of the Episode 9 Act 1 stage. Contender and Invite divisions were unaffected and these teams successfully played their matches.
Lotus enters Competitive, Unrated, Swift Play, and Deathmatch queues.

Modes Updates - Deathmatch
Deathmatch is experiencing an issue and will be unavailable on Console until a fix can be shipped.
General - Traditional Preset Weapon Switching Fixes
Agent
Fixed an issue where AimAssist was incorrectly being applied when certain abilities were equipped:
VALORANT Champions 2024 anthem “SUPERPOWER” revealed
“SUPERPOWER” is the official VALORANT Champions 2024 anthem, as the tournament lands in Seoul, Korea in August.
Brandon Moore
That’s all for now. Stay tuned toesports.gg to read the latest VALORANTnews, patch notes, tips, and guides.





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