Valorant Patch 11.08 Sparks Controversy Before Game Changers Champs
Patch 11.08 promises significant changes to gameplay in Valorant, but its timing has sparked backlash from the community, particularly with the Game Changers Championship approaching.
Riot Games' Global Head of Valorant Esports has addressed community complaints after the patch was announced, which is set to drop on October 15 with V25 Act VI, bringing changes to gunplay, abilities, maps, and more.
- Several changes to gunplay and abilities
- Updates to maps
- Utility cooldowns for agents
Many fans and players criticized the move for disrupting tournament prep, questioning whether Riot is taking Game Changers seriously.
A number of pros have expressed frustration with the incoming changes, particularly the broad nerfing of utility.
Author's summary: Valorant's Patch 11.08 sparks controversy before Game Changers Champs.