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Riot Games Releases Valorant Patch 11.0 With Corrode Map and Agent Rebalancing

Rank rating losses are reduced during Corrode’s first week in the ranked rotation to help players adjust.

Overview

  • Patch 11.0 debuts Corrode, a deserted coastal building map designed for vertical combat and dense control zones.
  • Waylay gains faster activation and an expanded effect radius, while Phoenix, Neon and Reyna receive targeted nerfs for balanced duelist play.
  • Quality-of-life updates enhance Cypher’s spycam visibility and trim Killjoy’s ultimate charge time for improved gameplay clarity.
  • Corrode replaces Pearl and Split in the ranked map pool, and Bind returns to maintain competitive variety.
  • A new Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass adds fresh cosmetic items alongside the gameplay updates.