VALORANT 9.00 Patch Notes: Huge ISO Nerf, Sova Buff, More

Valorant

June 25, 2024

Tarun Sayal

Riot Games has released the patch notes for VALORANT 9.00 and the primary focus is on the ISO nerf, as the duelist received an unexpected massive buff in the previous update. On top of that, the update also addresses various glitches and bugs in the game. So without any further ado, here’s a quick rundown of the VALORANT 9.00 patch notes.

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VALORANT 9.00 Patch Notes Explained

ISO nerf (PC)

ISO witnessed a massive jump in the pick rate following the buff in one of the previous updates, causing havoc within the VALORANT ranked ladder. To address this issue, Riot Games is deploying ISO nerf in this update by decreasing the duration of his Double Tap buff while also removing the refresh that comes with securing two kills. As a result, Iso can now only extend Double Tap by shooting the orbs that spawn while the buff is active.

Double Tap (E): Duration: 20s >>> 12s
Signature kill reset removed

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Sova Buff (Console)

Sova’s Owl Drone’s HP is now 100, up from 60.

Competitive Updates

Abyss added to the PC Ranked map pool.
Competitive Mode is coming to Console this patch
Console: The map pool will start with Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Sunset with new maps slowly being added in the next few patches.

Console Updates

Added a new “Controls Preset” selection screen at first boot-up before the tutorial.
Choose between VALORANT-specific or traditional console FPS controls as your starting scheme.
Change presets and customize controls anytime in the Settings menu.
Improved sound transitions between Focus and ADS to match aim states.
Updated crosshair presets for better variety.
Changed Fighter controls preset: Crouch is now Hold instead of Toggle.
Added a holistic Aim Sensitivity slider.

Bug Fixes

Jett Console: Fixed an issue with Jett’s Tailwind (diagonal dash) that was reducing the dash length.
ABYSS PC and Console:
- Fixed several unintended boost positions.
- Fixed bugs allowing players to get under the map.
- A Site cover should now properly appear in Omen and Astra smoke targeting world.
- Fixed an Omen exploit allowing him to get between the spawn barriers.