VALORANT Patch Notes 12.05
New Croatian Controller Miks arrives in Patch 12.05, featuring a Lotus A-site rework and the new Knockout game mode.
Key Changes
- 1New Croatian Controller Agent: Miks
- 2Lotus A-site layout rework
- 3New Limited Time Mode: Knockout
- 4Sage model update and targeting UI overhaul
- 5Competitive Map Pool rotation
- 6Balance updates for Yoru, Clove, and Skye
- 7New HUD Assist Banners and Killfeed clarity updates
- 8Removal of AROS and Skirmish: 2v2 modes
- 9New voice lines for Breach
- 10Updated HUD Status Effect Tags
All Changes
👥Agents(7)
- newMiks: Introduced Miks, a new Controller Agent from Croatia.
- changeSage: Updated character model to reflect her current state in the VALORANT story.
- changeSage: Updated ally targeting UX/UI to match the new targeting experience used by Miks.
- changeYoru: Received a balance update.
- changeClove: Received a balance update.
- changeSkye: Received a balance update.
- newBreach: Added new voice lines.
🖥️UI/UX(3)
- newAssist Banners: Added Assist Banners to the HUD to celebrate player assists.
- changeKillfeed: Updated to more clearly illustrate assists and assisting abilities.
- changeStatus Effect Tags: Updated for improved clarity on the HUD.
🗺️Maps(2)
- changeCompetitive Map Pool: Updated the active map rotation for Competitive play.
- changeLotus: Implemented layout changes to the A-site.
🎮Game Modes(3)
- newKnockout: Introduced as the new Limited Time Mode.
- removeAROS: Removed from the game queue.
- removeSkirmish: 2v2: Removed from the game queue.
Summary
New Agent: Miks
VALORANT welcomes its newest Controller, Miks, hailing from Croatia.
Agent Balance & Visuals
Sage receives a significant update including a new character model reflecting her current story arc and improved ally targeting UI. Yoru, Clove, and Skye have received balance adjustments, while Breach has been updated with new voice lines.
HUD & UI Updates
The combat experience has been refined with the addition of Assist Banners and an updated Killfeed that better highlights assisting abilities. Status Effect Tags have also been updated for better clarity during high-intensity moments.
Maps & Game Modes
Lotus A-site has undergone layout changes, and the Competitive Map Pool has been rotated. A new Limited Time Mode, Knockout, makes its debut as AROS and Skirmish: 2v2 are removed from the rotation.