VALORANT Patch Notes 13.06
The Warden rifle, Gauntlet: Glitched 2v2 mode, and Agent Mastery arrive alongside a massive UI overhaul and the ability to enter the Range while in queue.
Key Changes
- 1New Rifle: The Warden (2900 credits, 2x scope, 50 damage at all ranges)
- 2Agent Mastery progression system with Act/Lifetime levels and rewards
- 3Gauntlet: Glitched 2v2 LTM with ability drafting and upgrades
- 4Practice Range access enabled while in matchmaking queue
- 5Performance Score (0-500) replaces ACS for match evaluation
- 6Complete UI overhaul merging Home and Lobby screens
- 7Rank Legacy and Accolades systems added to Career
- 8Console version launched in Australia and New Zealand
- 990,000+ accounts banned via new anti-boosting detection
- 10End of Game experience revamped with automated highlights
All Changes
🔫Weapons(1)
- newThe Warden: New automatic Rifle added to the 2900 credits tier with 2x magnification scope, 18-round magazine, and 50 damage at all ranges (200 headshot).
🎮Game Modes(4)
- newGauntlet: Glitched: New 2v2 limited-time mode featuring 8 duos, ability drafting, and level 1-3 ability upgrades.
- newGauntlet: Glitched: Abilities in Gauntlet: Glitched can 'glitch' at Level 2, gaining haywire effects like Raze's Boom Bot manual detonation or giant Wingman.
- newGauntlet: Glitched: Four new arenas added specifically for 2v2 combat in the Gauntlet mode.
- removeRetake: The Retake limited-time mode has been removed from the rotation.
🏆Competitive(4)
- newPractice Range: Players can now enter the Practice Range while in matchmaking queue for most modes.
- changePerformance Score: Performance Score (0-500) replaces Average Combat Score (ACS) as the primary metric for match contribution and MVP determination.
- newAccolades: New Accolades system tracks personal bests and standout stats across Competitive and Premier matches.
- newRank Legacy: Rank Legacy feature added to track how many times a player has reached specific ranks across their career.
📈Progression(3)
- newAgent Mastery: New Agent-specific progression system featuring Act Levels, Lifetime Levels, and unique Reward Tracks.
- newAgent Mastery: Portrait Accents added at Act Levels 4, 7, and 10 to showcase Agent investment.
- newAgent Mastery: New Agent IDs added as customizable components unlockable through Reward Tracks.
🖥️UI/UX(5)
- changeLobby: Home and Lobby screens merged into a single hub for easier navigation and squad assembly.
- changeUI: Global Navigation revamped to reduce visual crowding and improve consistency across all game pages.
- newCollection: New Item Indicators added to the Collection to highlight recently earned content.
- changeCareer Page: Career page updated with dedicated sections for Competitive Hub, Accolades, and Rank Legacy.
- changeEnd of Game: End of Game experience revamped with automated progression and clearer performance summaries.
🛡️Social & Anti-Cheat(2)
- changeVanguard: New anti-boosting technology has resulted in over 90,000 account bans since July 20.
- changeVoice Evaluation: Riot Voice Evaluation (RVE) expanded to support Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean languages.
🎮Console(1)
- newConsole Version: VALORANT Console is now officially available in Australia and New Zealand.
🛠️Bug Fixes(4)
- fixAbilities: Fixed issue where Ultimate Ability voiceovers were cut off when casting other abilities immediately after.
- fixAgents: Fixed bug where Agents exiting possessable abilities (Tejo, Sova, Gekko, Cypher, Skye) were not being flashed properly.
- fixCypher: Fixed Cypher Trapwire appearing active after Cypher was killed or suppressed during reactivation.
- fixCosmetics: Fixed an exploit that allowed players to jiggle peek while the Flex cosmetic was equipped.
Summary
New Weapon & Limited Time Mode
Valorant introduces its first new rifle in years, The Warden, a 2900-credit tactical option designed for long-range precision. Alongside it comes Gauntlet: Glitched, a highly ambitious 2v2 mode featuring eight duos, ability drafting, and "glitched" ability upgrades that push Agent powers past their normal limits.
Competitive & Gameplay Overhaul
The competitive experience sees a total transformation. Performance Score (0-500) replaces Average Combat Score (ACS) to better reflect match contributions. Players can now enter the Practice Range while in queue, track their career history via Rank Legacy, and earn Accolades for standout performances. The End of Game screen has also been revamped to provide a more automated and detailed summary of match highlights.
Progression & UI Systems
Agent Mastery is a new permanent progression system where players earn Mastery Points (MP) to unlock Act and Lifetime levels, unique rewards, and Agent IDs. This launches alongside a complete UI/UX overhaul that merges the Home and Lobby screens, revamps global navigation, and introduces new item indicators in the Collection.
Anti-Cheat & Console Expansion
Riot's anti-boosting technology has successfully banned over 90,000 accounts since July. Additionally, Valorant Console officially launches in Australia and New Zealand with this update.