Valorant Patch 11.08 Sparks Controversy Before Game Changers Champs
Patch 11.08 is set to bring significant changes to Valorant's gameplay, but its timing has drawn criticism from the community, coming just weeks before the 2025 Game Changers Championship.
Riot Games' Global Head of Valorant Esports has addressed the concerns, as many fans and players feel that the patch disrupts tournament preparation.
- Patch 11.08 is scheduled to drop on October 15, alongside V25 Act VI.
- The update will introduce changes to gunplay, abilities, maps, and more.
- Professional players and fans have expressed frustration with the incoming changes, particularly the nerfing of utility across the board.
The changes coming just weeks before GCC has been a major point of contention, causing fans to ask whether Riot is really taking Game Changers – the circuit for marginalized genders – seriously.
Author's summary: Valorant patch sparks controversy before Game Changers Champs.