Riot Games‘ tactical first-person shooter, Valorant, keeps evolving with every update, adding new features and changes, balancing, and quality-of-life improvements. On September 30, 2025, Patch 11.07 was released and it comes with substantial visual clarity updates, agent adjustments, and hints at a forthcoming custom game mode. This article digs into the specifics of Patch 11.07, outlining the main changes and what the players will be able to see shortly.
Visual Clarity Enhancements
Consistent Ability Indicators
By Patch 11.07, the visual aspects of character powers have been changed to a different color in all characters. Now, the abilities which can be both placed and reactivated use a unique turquoise shade, thus making the clarity and the uniformity to be improved. Players can then easily identify the different kinds of abilities, which can be an important leverage in both the strategy and communication aspect of the game.
Minimap Updates
In the new Riot Games update, the controllable utilities and drones for players can be more clearly viewed on the minimap. Alongside the newly designed arrows indicating the direction of the objects, the color of the icons differentiates the friend from the foe, and the movement state of the drone is indicated so that players are informed when it is locking onto them. These improvements have been designed to provide the players with easier information to use in their decision-making process during a match.
Agent-Specific Updates
Cypher
In Patch 11.07, Cypher, the Moroccan Sentinel can rejoice as the update brings a quality-of-life improvement for him. The visual glitch effect that is responsible for the Spycam, which the player might have noticed when going into the camera in rapid succession, has been taken away. The change assures that the players can easily collect the information they need when working with Cypher’s Spycam, thus making his role as an information tracker much more efficient.
Waylay
Waylay, the mysterious operative who was just added in Patch 11.04, gains from improvements in visual clarity. The outlines of her Convergent Paths have been detailed more so that gamers can easily recognize the zones of impact and thus, be able to plan their next move with this ability.
New Custom Game Mode Teased
In a recent communication to fans, Riot Games announced its plans to debut a new custom mode on October 3, 2025. With little to no information regarding the gameplay or storyline, the concept will initially offer players a sneak peek in custom lobbies, where they can join friends and collectively experience the discovery. Generally, the Champions Finals will be the first event where the Riot community gets this news and the first place where this unexpected addition will spark new discussions.
Replay System and Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade
Replay System
Patch 11.06, which had its release earlier in September, was the moment when the long-awaited replay system was made public. The feature offers users the capability to review their own gameplay, dissect tactics, and gain new insights from previously played matches. The availability of the replay system spans all kinds of platforms, including PCs and consoles, with multi-mode support such as competitive, unrated, swiftplay, and premier. Such a contribution to the game marks a defining moment in Valorant’s progression, as the community is provided with effective means for training and mastering the game.
Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade
In the middle of July 2025, Valorant was subject to a major hardware overhaul, with the switch to Unreal Engine 5 as the new technical foundation. This swapping targeted better frame rate stability, smaller patch download sizes, and less game crashes. Players who signed in at the time of the update were gifted a celebratory gun buddy to remind them of their invaluable support during this change.
Community and Competitive Integrity
Bot Account Bans
To guarantee fair play and a competitive atmosphere, Riot Games is relentlessly working towards eliminating all bot accounts by imposing bans on them. In the last six months, the number of bot accounts that have been banned has reached 40,000, as a result of which there has been a decline in the number of disruptive behaviors and an improvement in the overall player experience, especially at the lower ranks of the game.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
In an effort to prevent smurfing and account boosting, Riot Games has implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) for specific accounts. This step is one more level of security that guarantees that the account holders’ accounts are safe while at the same time maintaining the competitive ladder’s purity.
Conclusion
Valorant Patch 11.07 brings a host of visual clarity improvements, agent-specific updates, and teases an exciting new custom game mode. These changes reflect Riot Games’ commitment to enhancing the player experience and maintaining a balanced, competitive environment. As the Champions Finals approach, players can look forward to more updates and features that will continue to shape the future of Valorant.