Valorant’s patch 7.12 marks the end of this year’s updates, introducing exciting changes, including the much-anticipated launch of the Drift map, and tweaks to agents Gekko and Skye.
Drift: Valorant’s New Deathmatch Map
- Setting: Drift is set in the floating markets of Thailand, offering a unique visual and strategic experience.
- Layout: The map features three lanes, fostering predictable skirmishes in isolated streets. The dynamic element is added by a zip line that intertwines the lanes, enhancing combat fluidity.
Agent Adjustments
We got Gekko and Skye updates as well as a new Team Deathmatch map called DRIFT. Check out Patch Notes 7.12 for these and more.
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Gekko
- Recovery of Vertigo (E), Carnalito (Q), and Paliza (X): Channeling time for recovery reduced from 2 seconds to 1 second.
Vertigo (E)
- Faster targeting and projectile speed.
- Aiming delay before shooting reduced from 0.5 sec to 0.35 sec.
- Missile speed increased from 7000 to 10,000.
Skye
Forjacaminos (Q)
- Camera movement during jump disabled.
- No concussion explosion when Forjacaminos is destroyed mid-jump.
- Forjacaminos now triggers the destruction phrase upon exploding during the jump.
- The explosion now causes concussion to both allies and enemies.
Patch 7.12: The Culmination of Episode 7
Patch 7.12 not only wraps up the year for Valorant but also concludes Episode 7. While there are no dramatic changes to agents, Gekko sees some enhancements, and Skye receives nerfs to balance the initiator meta.