Riot Games is planning to release patch 9.08 soon. This new patch brings more things to Valorant than previous patches, including a new TDM map, Gekko changes, and a premium skyline called Doombringer.
The new 9.08 patch will be released with Episode 9 Act 3, the last act before the new year 2025.
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Gekko’s Utility Adjustments
Gekko has made his way into the current meta, making him one of the strongest Initiators in the game. His current utility makes him a versatile agent, helping teammates effortlessly take sites and plant bombs. Alongside his signature ability and molly Moshpit, which is good in post-plants, Gekko has a strong ultimate ability called Thrash, which is used for taking and retaking bomb sites. With all these utility sets, Riot Games felt the need to give Gekko a few adjustments to provide a fairer experience for the players.
The adjustments are as follows:
Dizzy
- ▪️ Time active after being thrown and forming is reduced by 1.5s >>> 1s
- ▪️ Targeting is more reliable
- ▪️ Goop flash now also blinds the minimap of affected players
Wingman
- ▪️ Increased angle of the cone concuss
- ▪️ New visual for planting
Thrash
- ▪️ Ultimate points increased by 7 >>> 8
Globule (Gekko Utility on the ground)
- ▪️ Reduced time in world 20s >>> 15s
- ▪️ Reclaim time increased 1s >>> 1.5s
VALORANT’s Newest Deathmatch Map: Glitch
VALORANT is set to introduce an exciting new Team Deathmatch map named Glitch at the start of Episode 9 Act 3, featuring a dual theme. One side is called Winter Haven, a mix of maps, Icebox and Haven, while the other is warmer and cozy and is called Overgrown Sunset; here are the key features of the new Glitch map in Valorant.
- A 5v5 map that puts you in a dual-themed arena. This is the 5th TDM map and takes place in a “glitched out” Maxbot arena.
- Symmetrical map layout
- Three lanes
- It is an advantageous tower for players to position themselves in
- The interior outer lane is enclosed
- Mid lane offers a position of power for teams
- Spawns are open to prevent players from spawning camping
- A variety of Easter Eggs for you to find spread throughout the map
Map Rotation
Riot Games is planning map pool changes in Episode 9, Act III. Pearl and Split will return, while Icebox and Lotus will exit the game. Here is what the map pool for patch 9.08 will look like:
- Pearl
- Split
- Ascent
- Sunset
- Haven
- Bind
- Abyss
Sunset Changes
After a year since Sunset is out, Riot Games is set to introduce some new changes to the map. These changes will mainly affect the B site and some light changes to mid, allowing defenders to expand and compete with their opponents. Sunset Changes are focused on attackers, allowing them to play more on-site instead of B Main playing spam through the post plant. Here are all the changes that are coming to Sunset in patch 8.09.
B Main
- Before
- After
B Site
B Back Site
Mid and B Site Interior
VALORANT’s Newest Bundle: Doombringer
The creativity of Riot Games continues, releasing more skins to the community. This time, it is the Doombringer bundle; not all the information was available during the writing of the article. However, we know this will be a premium skin with different variations and custom animation. Here is what to expect from this bundle:
- Phantom
- Judge
- Sheriff
- Odin
- Doombringer Hammer
Stay tuned at Blix.gg for more updated information about the new Bundle Doombringer
The Release of Patch 9.08
The new patch is set to arrive on 22 October 2024, bringing with it some incredible changes to both maps and some agents. This patch will also introduce the new Team Deathmatch. Lastly, Riot Games is celebrating this new patch with the drop of the new Doombringer bundle.
