Map reworks aren’t widespread in VALORANT, however Patch 11.08 delivers two in a single replace, revamping two closely disliked maps for higher aggressive steadiness and to boost creativity.
As the largest replace of Season V25, Patch 11.08 is ready to shake up VALORANT with game-changing tweaks, together with main reworks for the Abyss and Pearl maps which have lengthy been criticized for his or her one-sidedness and odd design decisions.
If you happen to’re questioning what’s altering, we’ve included before-and-after comparisons of each Abyss and Pearl rework coming with VALORANT Patch 11.08.
All map updates in VALORANT Patch 11.08
The B-sites of Pearl and Abyss have all the time favored off-site performs. With 11.08, nonetheless, Riot has now made the favored “planting for primary” attacker technique for Pearl and Abyss’ B-sites riskier and extra predictable, whereas opening up new avenues for on-site performs for each attackers and defenders. Abyss’ Mid part has additionally acquired main changes to facilitate fast rotation.
All Abyss map changes in VALORANT Patch 11.08
That is the primary time Abyss is receiving an replace since its launch in Episode Eight, Act Three again in 2024—and let’s simply say it’s a much-needed rework.
Riot recognized that each defenders and attackers have been struggling to defend area from the positioning. Defenders have been usually pressured to depend on retakes, whereas attackers needed to depend upon lineup and gunplay setups from primary. With Patch 11.08’s reworks, nonetheless, this changes drastically.
Mid Bend to B Important
Abyss B-site bins and platform
Abyss B-site again
Abyss B Tower ramp
The rework additionally contains enhancements to the Mid part to open up move and allow faster motion.
Abyss Mid High
Abyss Backside Mid to Mid Bend passage
All Pearl map changes in VALORANT Patch 11.08
Regardless of earlier reworks, Pearl’s B-site remained problematic for defenders, who struggled to retake the positioning in opposition to attackers counting on off-site setups for publish plant. Patch 11.08 fixes this subject by eradicating the deep sightline over the positioning from B Lengthy and adjusting cowl positions to encourage extra on-site engagements.
Pearl B-site open plant field
Pearl B Lengthy new cowl
Map rotation changes in VALORANT Patch 11.08
In addition to reworks, Patch 11.08 additionally brings a serious (and controversial) switch-up in the aggressive map rotation. It reintroduces Pearl and Cut up, whereas taking out Ascent and Lotus from the rotation—so hold your lineups and combos prepared.
Take a look at the full VALORANT Patch 11.08 notes right here.
