Competitive Updates
- During this patch, the chances of being in an hour+ queue should be notably reduced.
Social Updates
- Riot ID Reviews: Players that have been reported for inappropriate Riot IDs will now be reviewed automatically after the match has ended. If their name is flagged as inappropriate, they will be forced to change their Riot ID the next time they log in to the Riot Client.
- Removed Multi-line Breaks in Chat: Some sneaky people were impersonating system messages to troll others into quitting a match. Enough!
- Changes to party push to talk settings will now take effect immediately.
- The chat window can now be pinned to stay open across menus.
- Social Panel Sorting LogicSorting algorithm for the social panel has been updated to make it more intuitive for players as they interact with it.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where Sova’s hitbox was incorrect while using his Owl Drone.
- Fixed bug where Omen’s glowing eyes weren’t properly removed when he cancelled his ult.
- Fixed a bug where Custom Game preferences would be wiped after navigating away from the Custom Game lobby.
Riot Games has officially confirmed the nerf of the Operator in Valorant Patch 1.09. It will shoot more slowly and its price is slightly increased.
