Patch Highlights

Patch 13.08Oct 13, 2026
5 NEUTRAL2 BUFF1 NERF1 NEW
NEUTRALRanked - Map Rating system launched - 0-500 score, C-S grade per map
NEUTRALCorrode Mid - Half wall moved out 1m, boxes relocated, wall raised to reduce spam
BUFFCorrode A-site - Defender spawn paths shortened to speed up retake rotations
BUFFCorrode B-site - Defender spawn paths shortened to speed up retake rotations
NERFCorrode A-site - Plant zone adjusted - post-plant from A Link less effective
NEWBind - Bind added to Competitive and Deathmatch map pool
NEUTRALAscent - Removed from Competitive and Deathmatch map pool
NEUTRALSplit - Removed from Competitive and Deathmatch map pool
NEUTRALRanked - Performance Score weights damage/kills/deaths increased; Chamber adjusted
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Patch 13.06Sep 22, 2026
4 NEW1 BUFF1 REWORK1 NEUTRAL
NEWThe Warden - New rifle: 2900cr, 2x scope, 50 dmg all ranges, 6.5 fire rate, 18 mag
NEWGauntlet: Glitched - New LTM: 2v2 vs 7 duos, ability draft, upgrades, 4 new arenas
NEWAgent Mastery - New per-agent progression system with act/lifetime levels and rewards
REWORKRanked - ACS replaced by Performance Score (0-500); determines MVP and scoreboard
NEWRanked - Accolades and Rank Legacy tracking added to Competitive Hub
BUFFQueue - Practice Range now accessible while in matchmaking queue
NEUTRALRanked - Anti-boosting bans 1,600 accounts/day; 90k+ banned since July 20
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Patch 13.05Sep 1, 2026
4 NEUTRAL1 REWORK
NEUTRALRanked - Penalties (temp/perm ban) for stream sniping & instalock tools
REWORKAgent Gear - 13.06 will tie gear unlocks to per-agent playtime, not general grind
NEUTRALSmokes - Fixed smokes blocking flashes/LOS while dissipating (Astra, Brim, Clove, Miks, Omen)
NEUTRALCypher - Trapwire debuff no longer persists indefinitely on new target after kill
NEUTRALWaylay - Saturate now correctly applies Hinder through vision-blocking abilities
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Patch 13.02Jul 28, 2026
5 NEUTRAL1 NERF
NERFPhoenix - Run it Back ult cost 6 -> 7 points
NEUTRALRetakes - Split, Corrode, and Lotus added to Retakes map pool
NEUTRALChamber - Fixed Rendezvous failing to teleport Chamber to anchor
NEUTRALReyna - Fixed Dismiss staying grayed out after an elimination
NEUTRALJett - Fixed unintended delay on Tailwind/Updraft after Cloudburst
NEUTRALSummit - Fixed door crushing agent utility when already closed
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Patch 13.01Jul 14, 2026
3 BUFF1 NERF1 NEUTRAL
BUFFRanked - rank manipulation detection live - suspensions/rank reversions issued
NERFOutlaw - post-first-shot recovery 0.1->0.15, spread 0->2.25, recoil 0->4.0
BUFFYoru - Gatecrash active beacon duration 15s -> 20s
BUFFIso - weapon re-equip after Double Tap unequip is now instant
NEUTRALYoru - Fakeout clones now hold last equipped weapon instead of strongest
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Patch 13.00Jun 23, 2026
12 BUFF5 NEUTRAL2 NEW
NEWSummit - new map - 3-lane, 2-site, droppable walls, China setting
NEWRetake - new LTM - 3v3 post-plant mode, first to 5 rounds
BUFFKilljoy - Turret fire rate +50%, Nanoswarm 4s -> 5s, Alarmbot speed +50%
BUFFVeto - Interceptor reclaim 30s -> 20s; Crosscut range 24m -> 30m, arm 1.5s -> .75s
BUFFSage - self Healing Orb HoT 50 -> 100
BUFFCypher - Trapwire windup .9s -> .7s
BUFFDeadlock - GravNet cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFSova - signature ability cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFFade - signature ability cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFSkye - signature ability cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFBreach - signature ability cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFKAY/O - signature ability cooldown 60s -> 50s
BUFFGekko - buddy reclaim cooldown 20s -> 15s
BUFFBandit - recovery .45 -> .4, tap efficiency 3 -> 4, max pitch recoil 4 -> 3
NEUTRALRanked - RR calc adjusted to reduce feeling stuck on win streaks; Immortal+ targeted
NEUTRALQueue - matchmaking ensures team avg rank within 1 sub-tier of opponent
NEUTRALSummit - RR losses 50% reduced for first 2 weeks; wins earn 100% RR
NEUTRALQueue - Fracture and Pearl removed; Summit and Sunset added to competitive pool
NEUTRALOmen - Shrouded Step enemy audio updated for better gameplay clarity
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Patch 12.09May 12, 2026
7 NERF1 NEUTRAL
NERFNeon - jumping with High Gear no longer gives air speed bonus
NERFNeon - fuel only regens on kill when ultimate is active
NERFBucky - pellet damage 0-8m: head 40->34, body 20->17, legs 17->14
NERFBucky - min spread 2.6->3.0; jump spread 1.25->4
NERFJudge - min spread 2.25->2.5; jump spread 2.25->4
NERFShorty - fire rate 3.33->3.0; jump spread 1.25->4
NERFAll Shotguns - move/jump accuracy reduced; rope spread massively increased
NEUTRALRanked - MMR changes testing in non-Competitive/Unrated/Swiftplay modes
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Patch 12.08Apr 28, 2026
3 NEUTRAL2 BUFF2 NEW
NEWSkirmish: Ascension - New limited ranked 1v1/2v2 mode with FTW leaderboard
NEUTRALAscent - Added to Competitive and Deathmatch map pool
NEUTRALBind - Removed from Competitive and Deathmatch map pool
NEWPremier - Stage V26A3 returns on PC; matches start May 6
BUFFGekko - Dizzy now targets enemies without requiring head visibility
BUFFYoru - Dimensional Drift now reveals nearby invisible abilities
NEUTRALSage - Resurrect inside Viper decay now correctly applies Decay
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Patch 12.05Mar 17, 2026
5 NEUTRAL3 NERF2 NEW
NEWMiks - New Controller agent with Harmonize, M-pulse, Waveform, Bassquake
NERFYoru - Blindside charges 2 -> 1; Gatecrash duration 30s -> 15s
NERFClove - Ruse smoke (dead) 14s -> 6s; Meddle AoE 6m -> 4m
NERFSkye - Guiding Light gains 60s cooldown
NEUTRALRanked - RR thresholds for Immortal 2/3 and Radiant adjusted for regional parity
NEUTRALLotus A-site - Attacker lobby wall thickened; tree room wall reinforced - removes wall pen
NEUTRALLotus A-site - Extra room added outside stairs; plant zone changed, can't plant for link
NEUTRALLotus A-Lobby - Jump-up to Vines repositioned to help attackers exit lobby
NEUTRALQueue - Lotus & Fracture IN competitive pool; Abyss & Corrode OUT
NEWKnockout - New LTM: kill-to-resurrect teammate, territory control, 5v5, first to 4 rounds
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Patch 12.03Feb 17, 2026
2 NEUTRAL1 BUFF1 NEW
NEWSkirmish 2v2 - new LTM - 2v2, no abilities, full weapon select, first to 10
BUFFGekko - Globule reclaim timer 15s -> 20s; Mosh Pit now reclaimable
NEUTRALRanked - APAC Ascendant+ and flagged accounts require MFA for Competitive
NEUTRALAll Random One Site - loadout stages reworked - weapons added and niche options buffed
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Patch 12.02Feb 3, 2026
3 BUFF3 NERF3 REWORK
BUFFHarbor - Cove cooldown 40s -> 30s, duration 15s -> 19.25s, health 500 -> 680
BUFFHarbor - High Tide wall height 6m -> 8m, max length 50m -> 60m
BUFFHarbor - Reckoning wave speed +25%, can now re-use to stop in place for 7s
NERFReyna - Devour overheal now temporary, expires after 10s (non-Empress)
NERFReyna - Empress ult cost 6 -> 7 points
NERFReyna - Soul Orb world duration 4s -> 3s
REWORKGekko - Wingman can now be concussed by enemy concuss abilities
REWORKSkye - Seekers can now be concussed by enemy concuss abilities
REWORKRaze - Boom Bot can now be concussed by enemy concuss abilities
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Patch 12.00Jan 6, 2026
3 BUFF3 NERF3 NEW2 NEUTRAL1 REWORK
NEWBreeze - biggest map rework yet - reduced angles, tightened spaces, faster rotations
NEWBandit - new sidearm - 600cr, 8-round mag, medium pen, 1-tap headshot power
NEWAll Random One Site - new LTM - random agents, single site, free loadouts, ability recharge
BUFFHarbor - Storm Surge slow 0.6s -> 2s, windup 0.8s -> 0.6s, no LOS req; Reckoning slow 0.6s -> 2s
REWORKTejo - Special Delivery: concuss 4s -> 2.5s + added 20-35 dmg; Drone: full reveal, radius 30m -> 16m
BUFFBreach - Flashpoint speed 2000 -> 2400; Fault Line width 7.5m -> 8m
BUFFVyse - Steel Garden radius 26m -> 28m
NEUTRALRanked - hidden MMR recalculated to improve match quality and consistency
NEUTRALRanked - Breeze RR losses reduced 50% for first 2 weeks of Competitive
NERFHaven Mid Window - breakable element added to block early-round wall-pen kills
NERFCorrode A-site - wall material adjusted to reduce pen-only space denial
NERFCorrode B-site - wall material adjusted to reduce pen-only space denial
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