Valorant update 9.09 patch notes: Fixes for lots of bugs and more

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can appreciate the intricacies that go into maintaining and updating a game like Valorant. Patch 9.09 has been a godsend, addressing long-standing issues such as the infamous instalock glitch and the FOV exploit on PC. The enhancements to radio buttons and the fixes for various agents have made gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.


In simpler terms, the developers at Riot have tidied things up by fixing issues and enhancing the overall performance of the game called Valorant in this update known as Patch 9.09, which is available on every platform.

As a dedicated fan, I’m excitedly following Valorant’s journey through Act 3 of Episode 9. Behind the scenes, Riot Games has been putting in countless hours to ensure smooth gameplay on both PCs and consoles. With Patch 9.09 just around the corner, we can expect improvements such as refining instalock mechanics, enhancing radio button functionality, and sadly, eliminating a FOV exploit from the game. Here’s to maintaining the balance and keeping Valorant engaging!

Here’s every change introduced in Valorant’s patch 9.09:

Patch notes for all platforms

Valorant update 9.09 patch notes: Fixes for lots of bugs and more

Bug fixes

  • Agent select improvements: If you love to instalock, the Agent Select locking-in animation now triggers instantly when you pick an agent.
  • Tournament coach view: Coaches should no longer see a blank screen when observing in Agent Select mode.

Agent fixes

  • Yoru’s Nocturnum scythe: Yoru now holds his scythe correctly after using Dimensional Drift.
  • Gekko’s Thrash movement: Thrash can now make small jumps more like a player, letting it keep up better on tighter terrains.
  • Deadlock’s ANNIHILATION pull: Previously, pulled players would sometimes get stuck on ledges – this is fixed, so the action flows more smoothly.
  • Fade’s prowler tracking: Fade’s Prowler now properly stays on a target during its Bite, unless they teleport out of sight.
  • Astra’s spycam alert: Astra will now hear an alert if Cypher’s Spycam is watching her, which should help with those sneaky Cyphers.
  • Killjoy’s turret range display: The deactivation range on Killjoy’s Turret now consistently shows on the minimap when switching between her abilities or weapons.
  • KAY/O and Yoru interaction: KAY/O can no longer be picked up by Yoru during Dimensional Drift while his NULL/cmd ability is active.

Map fixes: Abyss

  • Breakable doors in mid: Fixed an issue allowing players to destroy mid doors from certain angles – balance is restored.

PC-specific patch notes

Valorant update 9.09 patch notes: Fixes for lots of bugs and more

Premier updates

  • Standings tab update: The standings dropdown now includes Invite divisions for all zones, and if you select an Invite division, it’ll automatically update your zone dropdown to the correct one.

PC bug fixes

  • Agent select timing: No more sneaking into Agent Select early by leaving your party as the “Match Found” popup appears.
  • Field of view exploit: A stretched FOV exploit using windowed mode with a 4:3 resolution has been patched.
  • Premier competitor crest: If you earned the Competitor Crest, it will now show correctly on your Premier career page.

Console-specific updates

Valorant update 9.09 patch notes: Fixes for lots of bugs and more

General improvements

  • Updated button styles: Buttons that function as radio buttons now look like radio buttons (instead of checkboxes) for clarity.

Social Fixes

  • Voice chat and block lists: If your block list is long, you should still be able to join voice chat without any issues.
  • Friend requests: Issues where blocked players could still receive friend requests, or requests wouldn’t send correctly in the console-friends tab, are resolved.

Here’s your rundown on the patch notes – that covers all the essentials. Meanwhile, why don’t you delve into the upcoming Valorant Night Market for more exciting updates?

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2024-11-05 17:18