VALORANT skips Patch 11.01 to prepare for Unreal Engine 5 transition

Riot Video games has officially shared that VALORANT can be skipping Patch 11.01 to arrange for its upcoming Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) upgrade.

The UE5 change has been confirmed to launch within the subsequent patch, 11.02, aiming to reinforce the tactical first-person shooter’s visuals and efficiency.

There have been no particulars for what precisely would have arrived with Patch 11.01 if it did launch, however Riot Video games has shared that the adjustments deliberate initially for this replace will now be launched alongside the UE5 transition within the Patch 11.02.

Within the announcement, Kenny ‘Karnifexlol’ Cameron, International Group Supervisor at Riot Video games, mentioned: “Sure, at the moment is after we’d usually put out a brand new patch. However in an effort to put together for the upcoming UE5 improve, we’re skipping Patch 11.01 and making any adjustments scheduled for this patch with 11.02, coming July twenty ninth.”

VALORANT will quickly attain it’s fifth anniversary this summer time and Riot Video games introduced massive adjustments coming to the esports title, from a replay system to the UE5 change.

The sport engine overhaul has been confirmed to launch for Patch 11.02, which is scheduled to happen on July twenty ninth, 2025, although a particular time was not shared.

First introduced by means of the Unreal Fest Seattle 2024 showcase, a variety of followers are excited for what’s prone to be essentially the most drastic change the sport has seen but. Nonetheless, others are concerned that the replace might convey in additional issues than options, contemplating the blended efficiency UE5 has skilled in different titles. In keeping with Allvalorant.gg, Riot Video games lately launched an FAQ addressing the largest issues surrounding the replace.

The sport package deal itself will really be ‘smaller than earlier than the improve,’ in keeping with the developer. Nonetheless, it’ll require at the very least 30GB of free house on PC arduous drives to put in, a one-time occasion and won’t be everlasting. It has additionally shared that the replace will enhance performances on low-end PC’s.

This variation will undoubtedly have an effect on upcoming VALORANT esports occasions after July twenty ninth. For instance, the replace will happen close to the start of VCT Game Changers North America Stage 2, which is operating from July twenty eighth to September tenth, 2025. Different occasions, like VALORANT Challengers 2025 Japan Season Finals, may also see this replace take impact.

It’s nonetheless unclear how a lot the UE5 improve will influence gamers’ aggressive efficiency.