Replay System now live for Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Premier modes.
Riot bans nearly 40,000 bot accounts to improve ranked play fairness.
Permanent RawInputBuffer setting boosts PC responsiveness.
Riot Games has dropped Valorant Patch 11.0, packed with some big changes, including the long-requested Replay System. The update also brings in ongoing bot bans and steady performance improvements for both PC and console players. The Replay System is now live for Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Premier modes. Players can review matches, revisit critical rounds, and even study team strategies. Riot has also put out an FAQ explaining how the system works and what limitations it currently has.
SurveyRiot also said that the Replay System will continue to evolve based on community feedback, making it a handy tool for esports players as well.
Valorant Patch 11.0 bug fixes
With the new update, Riot is also cracking down on bots that have been plaguing lower-rank matches. Over the past six months, nearly 40,000 bot accounts have been banned to make ranked games smoother and fairer, especially for new and mid-level players.
Additionally, this patch also fixes some agent-specific bugs. A rare issue with Yoru and Reyna, where they could return to their original location after invisibility, has been resolved.
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Valorant Patch 11.0 performance improvement
On the performance side, Riot has permanently enabled the RawInputBuffer setting for PC players. The devs say this change should improve responsiveness across different hardware setups.
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Additionally, Patch 11.06 has also fixed a glitch with New Player Tips. However, dropped weapons and the Spike still highlight when you’re nearby instead of when you’re looking directly at them. Riot has confirmed that this will be fixed in Patch 11.07.
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