VALORANT update 9.00 patch notes include Iso & console changes

Episode 9 Act 1 is finally here in VALORANT, and the shift brings with it a bunch of new and exciting changes. We've got all of the adjustments right here too, letting you stay up-to-date with shifts to Agents like Iso and the console version of the game.

Agent updates

• Added new conversation lines between Agents that include: Phoenix, Harbor, Brimstone, Yoru, Raze, Iso, Sage, Neon, Gekko, Skye, Deadlock, Omen, Kayo, Reyna

Iso

(PC only)

• Double Tap (E):
  • Reduced duration from 20 seconds to 12 seconds
    • Signature kill reset removed

Sova

(Console only)

• Owl Drone HP now 100, increased from 60

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Competitive updates

PC

• Abyss added to the Ranked map pool

Console

• Competitive mode has arrived on Console
• Competitive map pool starts with: Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven, Sunset

Gameplay systems updates

Console

• Added new "Controls Preset" selection screen when you first boot-up prior to the tutorial:
  • This lets you choose between VALORANT-specific controls or a more familiar set of traditional FPS controls
• Enhanced sound transitions between Focus and ADS to better reflect the current aim state
• Crosshair presets have been update to better reflect usable crosshair variety
• Crouch is now a Hold action instead of a Toggle action
• Added holistic Aim Sensitivity slider
• Added the ability to enter a precision mode in control settings to adjust sensitivity sliders by 0.1 increments

Player behaviour updates

PC

• People who repeatedly engage in poor text chat behaviour will see increased penalties

Social updates

PC

• You can now paste a full Riot ID into the field and it'll automatically split the data into Riot ID and Tagline

Console

• Updated communications menu so that it's easier to manage team and party voice chat on the fly
• You can now tailor your mic behaviour and voice settings in the Voice Chat section of the Settings page

Bug fixes

Agents

• [Console only]
  • Fixed an issue with Jett's Tailwind that was reducing the dash length

Competitive systems

• [Console only]
  • Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where you would incorrectly see DRAW as a final result in the End of Game screens
  • Added specific scoreboard screens for Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch

Gameplay systems

• Fixed a particle issue when using ADS on the Level 3 and 4 Mystbloom collection
• Fixed an issue when exiting Cypher's Spycam that caused Cypher's hands to stutter for Spectators
• [Console only]
  • Fixed an issue where both Focus and ADS sounds would play during tranditions
  • Fixed Leave Game menu persisting through AFK idling
  • Fixed animation bug with Leave Game Menu

Maps

• ABYSS
  • Fixed several unintended boost positions
  • Fixed bugs allowing players to get under the map
  • A Site cover should now properly appear in Omen and Astra smoke targeting world
  • Fixed an Omen exploit allowing him to get between the spawn barriers

Social

• [Console only]
  • Fixed an issue where the friends list would sometimes display inaccurate platform information for friends