VALORANT Patch Notes 11.06: Introduced Replay System and Agent Bug Fixes

Riot Games has released a new patch for Valorant, one that PC and console players will likely discuss for a long time from now. As we know that there are always bug fixes and performance adjustments with every update, but this patch, more than most, has one of the items at the very top of the developer’s demands, that is, the Replay System. Riot has also made a serious effort to combat bugs, as it has banned about 40,000 accounts in the last six months. Of course, this update comes with bug fixes and some platform-specific changes to feel like a worthy upgrade for Valorant feel smoother. Here are all the updates from VALORANT Patch 11.06.

The VALORANT Replay System Makes Its Debut

Players have been asking for a Replay System in Valorant for a while now. Other competitive titles, such as CS2 and Dota 2, have already added tools to rewatch and analyse matches, and plenty in the Valorant community felt it was long overdue for Riot to take the leap - and now with this patch, they finally have the VALORANT replay system as well.

The Replay System is available in Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Premier modes of Valorant. That means if you are climbing in the ranked ladder, playing casual modes, or against other players in a tournament, you have the ability to go back and analyze matches.

For teams and their coaches, it is very helpful to make a plan against their counterparts. Likewise, creators can easily pull highlights, tutorials, and breakdowns without restricting themselves to the final product of a live game. However, fans do have a number of complaints regarding some features of the VALORANT Replay System.

Riot has also published an extensive FAQ outlining the ins and outs of the service, and they are recommending players to check it out and fully prepare them to utilize all of the features the service offers.

Crackdown on Bots and Cheaters

Riot has also provided further context about its ongoing crackdowns against bots and cheaters. According to the patch notes, the most recent ban with its new anti-cheat system was effective and successful, with an additional 40,000 bot accounts banned over the past 6 months. If you are someone who is a grinder from the ranked perspective, encountering bots is frustrating. In addition to being a waste of your precious time, it also undermines the competitive integrity and, worst, lowers the overall quality of gameplay.

VALORANT Patch 11.06 Agent Bug Fixes: Yoru and Reyna

In addition to major features and anti-bot measures, this patch also brings some targeted bug fixes. One rare but persistent bug involved Yoru and Reyna. Under specific circumstances, both agents could reappear at their original location after using their invisibility abilities.

As mentioned earlier, though this bug did not occur frequently, it did have an effect in clutch situations where timing and positioning meant everything. With the bug fix, players should now have more reliable invisibility when they use these agents.

PC Performance Updates

For PC players, Riot has also made a big adjustment to how inputs are handled. The RawInputBuffer setting is something players could toggle in the settings, but now it is enabled 100% of the time, and it can no longer be toggled. The reasoning behind this is simple: when RawInputBuffer is always on, input execution is more consistent and optimized across all systems.

VALORANT Console Updates and Known Issues

Riot's move to release Valorant for consoles is a big step forward, but there are some expected platform-specific issues that have surfaced. This patch fixes some of these issues:

• The highlighting of weapons and the Spike when dropped is currently incorrect and is an issue on console. Instead of just highlighting when you are directly aiming at it, the item will highlight as long as you are close to it. This may be confusing for players when the game; however, Riot has confirmed a fix in the Patch that will be introduced with patch 11.07.
• There was a previous bug on console surrounding how New Player Tips were displayed. This bug has been fixed for console players.