Valorant Patch 12.08: agent & meta changes

Valorant Patch 12.08: agent & meta changes

TL;DR: Patch 12.08 (released April 28, 2026) brings 2 buffs, 0 nerfs and 0 reworks across the roster, according to valking.gg's patch breakdown.

  • 2 buffs, 0 nerfs, 0 reworks, 2 new

· Source: valking.gg patch analysis and tier-list data.

What changed in Patch 12.08

  • 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

Read the full official patch notes on playvalorant.com