5 Things We Want in Valorant Patch 2.11
By Samuel Purdy
With Riot Games and Valorant recently announcing that there won't be a Patch 2.10 coming out, in order to test certain changes and features, players and fans are looking towards June, and the release of Patch 2.11. Here's a taste of what many in the Valorant community are hoping for.
Periodically, we have to update the engine for our game. Due to the nature of these updates, we want to give ourselves plenty of testing time and a stabilization period before shipping it to you. So, there will be no Patch 2.10. The next update will be Patch 2.11, around June 8.
— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) May 17, 2021
5 Things We Want in Valorant Patch 2.11
1. Changing How Modes Rotate
With some players being sated with just unrated and ranked, and some preferring to have a little of everything, Valorant has had some difficult balancing what their players want out of the game. With Replication, that same issue was brought to light. Making sure game modes have a solid rotation is something many players are eager to see.
2. A New Agent
The most recent Agent, Astra, was introduced to the game back in March, so it makes sense that some players are being more vocal about their desire for a new addition to the cast. It seems unlikely considering Patch 2.11 is coming out in early June, but a major surprise like that would be great for all players.
3. Appropriate Agent Buffs and Nerfs
With Valorant, each patch is a new chance to balance the game. Patch 2.09 brought nerfs to Viper and other minor fixes to other Agents, so with Patch 2.11, it's safe to expect more changes to Agents and how they play. Making sure every Agent is a viable option is of utmost importance to Valorant and Riot Games.
4. Valorant Masters Loot and Gear
With Valorant Masters in Reykjavík coming up soon, many players who follow Valorant's esports scene are wondering how the game will promote and celebrate the upcoming event. This seems like a prime opportunity to introduce cosmetic items, for players to show off, and help promote the event to a wider audience.
5. Weapons Tweaks and Changes
For some Valorant players, the arsenal just isn't balanced. Many fans and players specifically cite the Judge as a weapon that most certainly needs balancing, with other players chiming in on social media about their pet peeve guns. Whether the developers deem this as something worth addressing in Patch 2.11 will be seen.