Valorant update 7.01 patch notes: Premier Ignition, player behavior updates, more

Valorant7.01 patch is the first update after the drop of Episode 7 Act 1 and it includes a new phase for Premier game mode, updates to agents and player behavior, and more.

June 27’spatch 7.0 updatewas a major one by Valorant’s standards, introducing a whole new Episode with a new agent, a newgame mode, and an overhauledProgression System. Patch 7.01 is here to cement these additions with a new phase for thePremier game mode.

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The size of this patch is considerably smaller than what we have seen in the past. With that said, here’s everything included in the Valorant update 7.01 patch notes.

Valorant patch 7.01 update: Premier Ignition Stage, agent & player behavior updates

Premier enters its Ignition Stage with the patch 7.01 update. This means players will have to register for the games from scratch – by forming a new team andregisteringagain. However, this time, all progress starting from team and match history will carry over to the launch in August. So verify you choose your team name carefully as you won’t be able to change it later. If you’re wonderinghow to play Valorant Premier, our guide has your back.

The enrollment period will run until July 20, and the exact end time varies from Zone to Zone. The matches will start on July 20 and will run all the way through July 11, 2025. The Playoffs are on August 13. By then, try to earn at least a 375 Premier Score to qualify and to have a chance to be one of the best teams in your Division. As areward, you’ll get a Premier Champion title and gun buddy.

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Apart from that, the new patch comes with player behavior updates. This includes in-game bans for repeatedly going AFK, friendly fire, and queue dodge in Competitive and Unrated modes. If you’re someone who is text-muted in real-time, you’ll now also be voice-muted for the rest of the match.

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Also, get ready to hear some conversation betweenDeadlockandGekkoas Riot has also added some voiceover line interactions. They also updated the ability action icons to be more consistent across all Agents, and these icons will now appear above your equipped ability.

Here are the full Valorant 7.01 patch notes according to the official release fromRiot Games.

Agent Updates

Competitive Updates

Ignition Stage is live!

Player Behavior Updates

So, there you have it — that’s basically everything included in Valorant update 7.01 patch notes. For game, ensure to check some of our other Valorant content: