Overview
This is a big patch for VALORANT with the introduction of a new map in Corrode and some adjustments on agent abilities. You can read the full notes here.
Big Changes
New map: Corrode. You can catch videos on them here.
Bind and Corrode will replace Split and Pearl in the competitive map rotation.
Corrode RR losses are reduced by 50% for the first 2 weeks (wins are still 100%)
The competitive reset should result in less of a rank drop thanks to the maximum rank you can place in being raised to Ascendant 3 (previously Ascendant 1)
Agent Changes
Waylay
Refract
Refract is faster and smoother, reducing total travel time
Minimum time in refract decreased 0.5s >>> 0.35s
Maximum time in refract decreased 3s >>> 2s
Unequip time decreased 1.0s >>> 0.8s
Refract delay after reactivation decreased 0.1s >>> 0.05s
Lightspeed
Unequip delay decreased 0.8s >>> 0.6s
Saturate
Windup before explosion decreased 0.75s >>> 0.6s
Size increased 10m total size >>> 12m total size
Reyna
Leer HP decreased from 100 >> 80
Neon
Relay Bolt takes longer to go off: .8s >> 1.0s
Phoenix
Curveball takes longer to go off: .5s >> .6s
Clarity improvements
Breach Aftershock visuals resolve more quickly
Sova Recon Bolt and Owl drone pings easier to hear and see
Clove Pick-Me-Up speed boost easier to see
Killjoy Lockdown pulse will go off faster
Cypher Spycam dart visual easier to see
Omen no longer reveals his position when smoking
Brimstone Sky Smoke now plays audio for nearby allies
Expect Waylay to find some more play time -- she's currently one of the worst performing agents in ranked, and these changes should help her out considerably.
