Valorant Update 7.06 Patch Notes, What's New in the Latest Update?
by Kavitha
Updated Sep 20, 2023
Valorant Update 7.06 Patch Notes
AGENT UPDATES
SAGE
COMPETITIVE UPDATES
GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS UPDATES
Valorant Update 7.06 Patch Notes BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS
Valorant
Valorant is a free-to-play video game developed and published by Riot Games for Windows. It falls under the category of a first-person tactical hero shooter. The game was initially known by the codename "Project A" when it was teased in October 2019. It entered a closed beta phase with limited access on April 7, 2020, and was officially released on June 2, 2020.
The development of Valorant began in 2014, and it draws inspiration from the Counter-Strike series. This means it shares some similarities with Counter-Strike, like the buy menu, spray patterns, and the fact that shooting is less accurate when you're on the move.
In Valorant, players engage in multiplayer matches where they select characters with unique abilities, known as heroes. These heroes have their own special skills that can be used strategically during the game. It's not just about aiming and shooting; tactics and teamwork play a crucial role in achieving victory.
The game is designed to be played on Windows PCs and is available for free, allowing a wide range of players to enjoy the action. Riot Games, the developer and publisher of Valorant, has a strong reputation in the gaming industry, thanks to their popular game League of Legends.
Valorant Gameplay
Valorant is a team-based first-person shooter game set in the near future. In the game, you play as one of several characters called "Agents," each with unique abilities. Two teams, with five players each, compete in different game modes.
The primary mode is where one team attacks and the other defends. The attackers must plant a device called the Spike at designated locations, while the defenders try to stop them. If the Spike explodes, the attackers win the round. If the defenders deactivate it or time runs out, the defenders win. There's also a mode called Spike Rush, which is quicker and played to win four rounds. Everyone starts with abilities charged up faster.
Swiftplay is a shorter version of the main mode, with teams switching sides after four rounds. The goal is to win five rounds. Competitive mode is similar to the main mode but with a ranking system. You need to reach level 20 to play this mode. Premier mode is for players looking to go pro, with organized teams competing in divisions.
Deathmatch is a free-for-all mode where players aim to get 40 kills first or have the most kills when time runs out. Team Deathmatch is similar to Deathmatch but with two teams competing to reach 100 kills. Escalation is team-based and involves progressing through different weapons by getting kills. Replication has players vote on an agent, and the whole team plays as that agent. You buy weapons and abilities, and it's a best-of-nine format.
Finally, Snowball Fight is a special mode available during the Christmas season, where teams compete in a snowball fight to reach 50 kills.In all these modes, teamwork, strategy, and gunplay are essential for success.
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Valorant Update 7.06 Patch Notes - FAQs
Sage's voice lines were updated, and interaction lines with more Agents were added.
Backend updates were made for Combat Reports to fix issues with incorrect information display, especially after death and pre-round start.
A rare bug that revealed players unintentionally in places they shouldn't be seen after purchasing a weapon was fixed.
Valorant was officially released on June 2, 2020.