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Agent Balance & Lotus Rework
Major balance pass targeting Clove and Vyse with adjustments to their signature abilities. Lotus receives geometry updates to B Main and C Link to address defender-sided win rates.
Durability Patch & Item Rework
Global durability adjustments to reduce burst damage meta. Infinity Edge and Rabadon's Deathcap receive cost adjustments alongside new Grievous Wounds items.
Map Pool Rotation & M4A1-S Nerf
Overpass returns to the competitive map pool replacing Vertigo. M4A1-S receives a damage falloff nerf and the AWP scope blur has been tweaked.
Agent Balance & Lotus Rework
Major balance pass targeting Clove and Vyse with adjustments to their signature abilities. Lotus receives geometry updates to B Main and C Link to address defender-sided win rates.
Durability Patch & Item Rework
Global durability adjustments to reduce burst damage meta. Infinity Edge and Rabadon's Deathcap receive cost adjustments alongside new Grievous Wounds items.
Map Pool Rotation & M4A1-S Nerf
Overpass returns to the competitive map pool replacing Vertigo. M4A1-S receives a damage falloff nerf and the AWP scope blur has been tweaked.
Mythic Weapons Return & POI Update
Three mythic weapons unvaulted for the mid-season event. New POI "Neon District" replaces Slappy Shores with cyberpunk-themed buildings and loot pools.
Legend Meta Shift & Ranked Split
Catalyst receives significant buffs to increase pick rate. Pathfinder grapple cooldown adjusted. Ranked split 2 introduces placement-weighted scoring.
Tank Rebalance & Competitive Update
Comprehensive tank role pass focusing on Mauga and Ramattra. Competitive play introduces role-specific SR for more granular ranking.
Episode 10 Act 1 Launch
Episode 10 brings a new competitive act, Battle Pass refresh, and economy tuning. Stinger price adjusted to shake up eco-round strategies.
Jungle Companion Update
Jungle companions receive stat adjustments and new evolution paths. Voidgrub rewards restructured to be less snowball-heavy.
Economy Overhaul Update
Significant changes to the competitive economy system. Loss bonus caps adjusted and pistol round reward increased to shift strategic depth.
Chapter 7 Season 2 Launch
New season introduces a Mech suit vehicle, updated weapon pool, and a refreshed competitive points system for ranked play.
Venture Rework & Support Buffs
Venture receives a kit rework shifting from burst damage to sustained area control. Ana and Baptiste get quality-of-life improvements.
Deadlock & Iso Adjustments
Targeted buffs to Deadlock and Iso to increase viability in coordinated play. Minor weapon adjustments to Marshal.
Champion Balance — Mid-Patch
Emergency micropatch addressing Aurora and Ambessa dominance in solo queue with targeted nerfs. Smolder receives buffs after poor win rate.
Season 24 — Shattered Earth
New season with map rotation changes, Wingman rework, and introduction of the crafting bench upgrade system.
Anti-Cheat & Performance Patch
Major anti-cheat improvements with VAC Live now covering more detection vectors. Performance optimizations for AMD GPU users on Anubis.
Mid-Season Invitational Patch
Tournament-targeted patch focusing on pro-play outliers. Azir, K'Sante, and Kalista receive significant changes ahead of MSI.
Building Sensitivity & Performance
Quality-of-life building improvements and performance optimizations targeting console frame drops during late-game scenarios.
Season 18 Launch — Flashpoint Returns
Season 18 re-introduces the Flashpoint game mode with two new maps. Battle Pass and mythic skin for Reinhardt.
Mid-Season Balance Patch
Emergency balance patch addressing overpowered Mozambique with Hammerpoint Rounds and Seer scan meta in competitive play.