Beyond security, Riot's cracking down hard on smurfing and boosting. They've already banned a wave of botting accounts, and starting now, egregious offenders in these categories face permanent bans. If you've been climbing ranks unfairly, this patch could end your run, forcing a more level playing field for genuine players grinding the ladder.
Quality of Life Tweaks Enhance Gameplay Flow
The update introduces smarter interactive object handling: everything from doors to abilities now gets a standard green highlight, making it easier to spot what's actionable in the heat of battle. Plus, when multiple interactions overlap, the system prioritizes the most relevant one—no more fumbling inputs during clutch moments on maps like Pearl or Breeze.
What Agents and Maps Got Fixed in Patch 1.1.09?
A slew of bug fixes address issues across agents like Astra, Gekko, Iso, Omen, Reyna, Skye, Sage, Viper, Vyse, and Yoru. For instance, Omen's smokes should deploy consistently now, and Reyna's dismiss won't glitch mid-fight. Maps including Pearl, Breeze, Abyss, and the new Corrode see tweaks to collision and visual bugs, smoothing out those annoying exploits that could swing rounds.
How Does MFA Affect Your Valorant Ranked Experience?
For most, it's a quick setup via the Riot Mobile app, but flagged accounts must comply or sit out Competitive. This could reduce queue times by weeding out alts, though it might frustrate legit shared-account users. Overall, it's a step toward fairer matches in Valorant's tactical ecosystem.
These changes reshape how we approach ranked play—security first, with gameplay polish to keep strategies sharp. Grab the update and see how it impacts your next spike plant.