Valorant update 9.08 patch notes: Gekko & Yoru changes, Sunset B site overhaul, more
Valorant’s 9.08 update is bringing changes to Gekko and Yoru, as well as a new Team Deathmatch map in the form of Glitch. Oh, and there are tweaks to Sunset’s B site as well.
Whenever Riot Games rolls out a newValorantupdate, it’s usually cause to get excited. Be that Agent updates, changes to maps, or new game modes – there typically isn’t a boring update in the shooter’s cycle.
When it comes to 9.08, there is something for every little bit of that. We’ve got big Agent changes for both Yoru and Gekko. Anyone who has played more than a handful of games in Act 9 knows just how good Gekko has become and tweaks need to be made.
That’s not all, though. There are movement tweaks for both Skye and Jett – well, particularly on Ascent – and some changes to Sunset’s tricky B site. So, let’s get stuck into the patch notes.
Yoru & Gekko changes
As noted, the big headline changes in this update are for Gekko and Yoru.Riotbelieves that Gekko is “in a healthy state” but wants to stop Dizzy from holding angles for too long.
On top of that, the timing of his globules are also being looked at. They’re in world time is being reduced from 20 seconds to 15 seconds, and the reclaim time is going up to 1.5 seconds.
As for Yoru, well, Riot are making sure that his Fakeout interacts with others as intended. If you’re a Cypher main, for example, using Neutral Theft will show the Fakeout clone.
Sunset B site updates
Now, if you’ve been annoyed by how Sunset’s B site plays – be that from a defensive or offensive point of view – it is finally being addressed.
Sunset B Site Planting locations have been completely changed following the update(📸@draobrevoh//#VALORANT)pic.twitter.com/ziyWvqnS02
Riot are moving cover around in the main hallway, removing some on the exterior, and adding a bit of depth to the site itself. All in all, it should provide more tactical challenges on both sides.
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Sunset 9.08 Changes //#VALORANT+ New B Main Changespic.twitter.com/Nu6gm2AO7l
New Sunset B Boba Changes coming for 9.08 //#VALORANTBefore – Afterhttps://t.co/yywvjCFzsgpic.twitter.com/KuDVrcSIQ6
The complete update 9.08 patch notes can be found below.
Valorant 9.08 patch notes – All Platforms
AGENT UPDATES
As you have mastered Gekko’s utility since his last buff inpatch 7.12, we’ve noticed that his core play pattern of using and reclaiming his buddies has little to no downside. These changes to his globules put pressure on Gekko to more quickly reclaim them, and also allow for more counterplay for Gekko’s opponents to punish him if he’s too reckless.
DizzyandWingmanare each getting improvements to their overall reliability to reduce cases where you hear or see them target and debuff an enemy, only to find that enemy is unaffected. These changes are targeted at addressing inconsistent behavior rather than a direct power increase for Gekko.
Dizzyis in a healthy state in terms of how often you successfully engage in its shooting counterplay, but we feel thatDizzyholds space and angles for too long. Additionally, given Gekko’s overall number of plants and defuses withWingman,Thrashis available too frequently for its impact.
We hope these changes don’t wildly affect Gekko’s place in the ecosystem, but instead put him in a healthier long term place.
Various abilities were not showing effects on Yoru’sFakeoutclone, which made it too easy to discern it from the real Yoru. We are going through abilities in the game and making sure they interact properly with Yoru’sFakeout.
Skye and Jett
COSMETICS UPDATES
Introducing “Glitch”, VALORANT’s Newest Team Deathmatch Map
Map Rotations
We’re updating Sunset’s B Site to address defensibility, post plant, and provide more ways to play on site. The B Main pivot box was adding a ton of pressure during post plant so we’ve opted to simplify the cover here. you may still play B Main during post plant, but it should now be easier to manage for retakers. A particular Cypher trip has also been removed with these changes.
