Valorant 11.00 patch notes: Act 4 release time new map ushers in a pivotal shift in gameplay with a host of balance changes, exciting agent adjustments, and the long-awaited debut of Corrode. As Episode 2025 transitions into Act IV, here’s everything you need to know—from launch timing to map strategies—optimized to give gamers and content creators a competitive edge.
Valorant 11.00 patch notes, Act 4 release time, new map: Launch Details and Schedule
Riot Games has confirmed that Patch 11.00 will roll out on June 25, 2025, officially marking the start of Act IV in the 2025 season. Servers are expected to come online around 6:00 AM PT for North America, Latin America, and Asia regions, and around 2:00 PM BST for Europe. Note that regional start times may vary slightly, but those windows are accurate as of the June 24 announcements.
With the patch live, players can immediately jump into the new competitive map Corrode, as well as updated matchmaking and agent tweaks.
What’s New: Map Update and Competitive Changes
Corrode – The New Strategic Battlefield
Medieval meets industrial: Set in a rust-worn fortress on Omega Earth, Corrode blends castle architecture with radiant-fueled machinery.
Layout: Three-lane, two-site design with layered defense positions and fall-back areas.
Rotation: Corrode joins Bind in Competitive and Deathmatch, while Pearl and Split are temporarily removed.
Corrode Swiftplay queue: For the first five days post-launch, a dedicated Swiftplay queue lets players practice, while Escalation mode is temporarily disabled.
Rank Rewards: Competitive wins on Corrode deliver full RR, but losses deduct only 50% of the usual RR during the initial two weeks to ease players into strategy.
Competitive Rebalance Highlights
Rank reset: With Act IV kicking in, a mid-season calibration begins. Players might experience softer drops, and the maximum placement rank now rises to Ascendant 3.
New Gun Buddy: Those who hit middle/upper tier across Acts I–III earn a flashy Ranked Gun Buddy, now available in the in-game store.
Agent Updates and Gameplay Enhancements
Agent Buffs & Nerfs
Waylay: Faster Refract (0.35–2 s), smoother activation, quicker Lightspeed (0.6 s equip), larger Saturate AOE (12 m vs. 10 m).
Reyna: Leer HP dropped from 100 → 80; improved hit-audio/visual feedback.
Neon & Phoenix: Increased prep wind-up times—Neon’s Relay Bolt from 0.8 → 1.0 s; Phoenix’s Curveball from 0.5 → 0.6 s—to allow more counterplay.
Clarity, Consistency & UX Improvements
General visual/UI polish: Better suppression of VFX and spike-pickup UI animations.
Sound & feedback updates for Breach, Sova (louder Recon Bolt swing & Owl Drone ping), Clove, Killjoy, Cypher, Omen, and Brimstone—all tuned for clearer player awareness.
Modes, Bug Fixes, & Platform-Specific Updates
Modes & Bugfixes
Swiftplay & Escalation: Corrode Swiftplay is enabled for 5 days; Escalation is off during the launch period.
Icebox Return: Re-enabled for Deathmatch and Escalation after spawn fixes.
Bug Fixes: Extensive agent fixes (KAY/O, Raze, Omen, Skye, Astra, etc.) and UI fixes for various deployable and VFX.
PC – Premier Mode Enhancements
- Premier Stage V25A4 launches with team tags, plating visuals, and a new Champion’s Aura cosmetic reward.
- Report Tools: New system for reporting inappropriate Premier team names via standings, matches, and lobbies.
Console – Esports Hub Arrives
A full-fledged Esports Hub on console (Xbox/PlayStation), featuring VCT overviews, bracket previews for International League Stage 2 (starting July 12), and pro team profiles.
Why This Patch Matters: Meta and Strategy Insights
Corrode brings a refined tactical flow with fallback routes and chokepoints—perfect for agents that thrive in layered, strategic control. The agent’s ability to tweak opens up new counterplay opportunities, balancing power with predictability. The softer RR penalties make the early weeks less stressful and ideal for experimentation and mastery.
Final Summary
Patch 11.00 launches on June 25, 2025, kicking off Act IV with a bold new map—Corrode—agent balance changes, UX upgrades, and added competitive features. With softer ranking shifts and the introduction of console esports features, Riot has ensured this update boosts engagement across PC and console players alike.
