VALORANT patch 9.08 tweaks Gekko and brings the changes to Sunset

As a veteran gamer with over a decade of experience under my belt, I must say that VALORANT’s 9.08 update has left me both exhilarated and somewhat perplexed. On one hand, the new Battle Pass, Team Deathmatch Map, and shop bundle have me itching to dive back into the action. However, the changes to Gekko and Sunset have got me scratching my head.

In this latest update (version 9.08) for VALORANT, the patch notes highlight modifications pertaining to characters like Gekko and the map known as Sunset.

In simple terms, VALORANT update 9.08 marks the beginning of Act 3 in Episode 9. This release includes a fresh Battle Pass, a new Team Deathmatch map, a new shop collection, and plenty of additional features. On the gameplay side, there are tweaks to Gekko, as well as the modifications previously mentioned for Sunset.

Let’s go over the main points from the VALORANT 9.08 update release notes, so you’re fully informed about the changes once it goes active.

Changes to all platforms in the VALORANT 9.08 patch notes

In VALORANT patch 9.08, Gekko isn’t the sole Agent undergoing modifications; however, his alterations are undeniably the most significant. Let me share with you what changes have been made for him, as well as adjustments to Yoru and a few other Agents.

Agent Updates

Gekko

• Globules
  • Reduced time in world from 20s to 15s
  • Reclaim time increased from 1s to 1.5s
• Dizzy
  • Time active after being thrown and forming is reduced from 1.5s to 1s
  • Targeting algorithm updated to be more reliable
  • Goop flash now also blinds the minimap of affected players
• Wingman
  • Increased the angle of the cone concuss area from 45 degrees to 65 degrees
  • Unique visuals added to when Wingman becomes a globule after planting the Spike
• Thrash
  • Ultimate points increased from 7 to 8

Yoru

• Various abilities were not interacting properly with Yoru’s Fakeout clone
  • Blind abilities like Gekko’s Dizzy and Vyse’s Arc Rose will now display the blind effect on Yoru’s Fakeout clone as if he was a real Agent
  • Vyse will play her Successful Blind celebration lines when blinding Yoru’s Fakeout clone
  • Cypher’s Neural Theft will show the Yoru’s Fakeout clone
  • Clove’s Meddle will now show the decay effect on Yoru’s Fakeout clone

Skye and Jett

• Jett’s Tailwind and Skye’s Trailblazer will no longer stop at the window in Ascent. They will instead bust through and continue movement onto the other side.

Map Updates

Here’s the big one. We’ve got the Sunset changes and the update to the map rotation:

• Glitch, the newest TDM map, arrives in the game
• Icebox and Lotus removed from Competitive Queue
• Pearl and Split enter the Competitive Queue
• Sunset’s B Site and Mid receive updates

PC only changes in VALORANT patch 9.08

The only changes for PC only deal with Premier. This time around, there are zero console-specific changes in the VALORANT patch notes of 9.08.

Premier Updates

As I eagerly await the start of a fresh gaming adventure, a brand-new schedule drops, signaling the commencement of Episode 9 Act 3’s premier season. Alongside this thrilling development, there are also tweaks to the competitive mode in store for us gamers.

• At the end of this Stage, the top 16 teams in Invite will remain in Invite. All other Invite teams will be demoted at the start of the next Stage. These rules are listed on the Standings tab.
  • Demoted teams will seed into the zone they originally promoted from. Next Stage, Team Owners can change their zone in the Team Settings dropdown anytime before the team plays a match.
  • If your team cannot be placed into a zone at the start of the next Stage, your Team Owner will be prompted to select a zone.
  • Divisions other than Invite will not have demotion, and teams will still be promoted or be seeded into a division as normal at the start of next Stage.
• Contender Eligibility updates
  • If you have five Contender Eligible players on your team, you are guaranteed to place into Contender Division.
  • Contender Eligibility for 2024 expires at the end of Stage E9A3.
  • To be Contender Eligible in 2025, you and your team must perform a qualifying action in Stage E9A3 or at any point in 2025.
  • Qualifying actions include:
    • Play a Weekly or Playoff match on a team in Contender or Invite Division.
    • Reach Immortal 3 or higher peak rank in Competitive.
    • Play in a Playoff match in Elite 5.
  • Contender Eligibility for 2025 expires at the end of the last Stage in 2025.

Wrapping up the key points from the VALORANT Patch 9.08! For a comprehensive look at all the details, including cosmetic updates not mentioned here, head over to the official VALORANT website.

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