Riot Games announced that Valorant will have an official replay system starting in September. Anna Donlon, head of Valorant Studios, confirmed the news in a statement on Riot's social media. The feature addresses one of the community's main demands and marks a significant change in the game's competitive experience.
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The feature will allow players to review matches, analyze strategies, and share content more easily. Riot plans to make the feature available before the start of Valorant Champions, an international tournament scheduled to take place between September 12th and October 5th. While the exact date hasn't been set yet, the developer has assured that the update will arrive in September.
Gameplay changes accompany feature release
In addition to the replay system, other major updates are planned for the coming months. One of the highlights will be the rework of the character Tejo, who will undergo adjustments in update 10.09. Riot's decision was prompted by complaints about the imbalance caused by the agent's explosive abilities.
The developer intends to reduce the power of Tejo's rockets to balance his performance with that of other launchers. According to the development team, the character was creating disproportionate situations in competitive matches, which required a more robust response from the studio.
Patch 10.08, released this week, has already brought changes to other agents. Brimstone, Astra, and Yoru have all received performance adjustments, reinforcing Riot's commitment to keeping the game competitive and balanced. These changes are part of an ongoing process of reviewing Valorant's meta.
Five-year anniversary inspires commemorative resources
To celebrate Valorant's fifth anniversary, Riot has revived elements from Episode 1, including classic tracks from the main menu and character selection screen. These tracks will be temporarily available in versions 10.08 and 10.09, honoring the game's journey since its launch.
Another highlight of the new phase is the Gifting System, which allows players to send Featured Shop items directly to friends. The feature is still in its early stages, but Riot has already indicated that it plans to expand the feature to other product types in the future.
These updates demonstrate that the company is attentive to community demands and strives to deliver consistent updates. This set of changes signals preparation for the arrival of the major 11.00 update, scheduled for the end of Act III.
Next chapter begins with keychain distribution
With the transition to version 11.00, Riot plans to distribute Ranked Buddys, cosmetic items that recognize players' performance in competitive seasons. This new feature promises to shake things up and further encourage participation in ranked matches.
Anticipation for the new cycle grows as the developer gradually reveals its next steps. The promise is a more complete Valorant, with tools that enhance gameplay, strengthen the social aspect, and celebrate the franchise's historic milestones.
Meanwhile, players are closely following the weekly updates, aware that the game will undergo significant changes in the coming months. With replays, reworks, and celebratory events, Valorant enters a new phase.
