Valorant patch 7.05 resolves a major issue with booster accounts

The recent Valorant patch 7.05 might not be as groundbreaking as its predecessor, the patch 7.04 that introduced Episode 7 Act 2. However, this patch has significant implications for those who’ve encountered bot boosters, dedicated Astra mains, or have strong opinions about Sunset.

One of the primary highlights of Valorant patch 7.05 includes the implementation of new competitive restrictions strategically designed to counteract the proliferation of bots and boosters. Furthermore, in a surprising move, there’s a considerable buff to an agent who, up until now, has been relatively underrepresented in the ranked mode. Lastly, fans will be eager to note the official inclusion of the latest map into the competitive rotation, signaling its acceptance into the heart of Valorant gameplay.

Full Valorant patch 7.05 notes

These Valorant 7.05 patch notes are curated from the information disseminated through the PBE (Public Beta Environment). Let’s delve deeper into the changes and updates:

Competitive Updates

“There has been a wave of competitive rank boosting with bots and real players. In an effort to protect against this abuse, we have introduced restrictions where Ascendant players and higher can only invite players with Platinum rank and higher to their competitive party.”

“We will continue to actively monitor botting abuse and ban any accounts suspicious of this behavior. For more information on our Gameplay Systems and our approach to combating disruptive behavior, check out our recent Valorant Systems Health Series.”

Agent Updates

Astra

The change we’ve made to her Astral Form (X) gives Astra back some agency and information, allowing you to react to enemy footsteps and utility you may have missed while in Astral Form.

Astral Form (X)

• Astra will now be able to hear everything happening around her physical body while in Astral form.

Map Updates

Sunset

• Sunset will now be in the map rotation for Competitive mode.
• Competitive map rotation includes: Sunset, Breeze, Ascent, Haven, Bind, Split, and Lotus

Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed a bug where the SFX volume would default back to 100% volume when Alt-Tab-ing out of game.

Agent

• Fixed a bug where there was a small audio deadzone in Astra’s Cosmic Divide (X).
• Fixed a bug where Deadlock’s Sonic Sensor (Q) would trigger when Gekko’s Wingman (Q) walks near it.
• Fixed a bug where other Agents were not animating when they moved through Omen’s Dark Cover (E) ability.
• Fixed a bug where Cypher’s Trapwire (C) would sometimes fail to activate when placed on stairs.

Valorant Patch 7.05 is expected to release on September 6, and the complete official patch details will be unveiled at that time.

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