Patch notes Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/patch-notes/ Your competitive edge in gaming and esports Sat, 07 Jan 2023 14:03:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-win_gg_purple-1-32x32.png Patch notes Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/patch-notes/ 32 32 Valorant agent Omen’s red one-way smoke removed in patch 6.0 https://win.gg/news/valorant-agent-omens-red-one-way-smoke-removed-in-patch-6-0/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:36:59 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=89514 Valorant patch 6.0 brings many changes, but Split’s layout tweaks and an Omen nerf take the front row.  Each Valorant episode brings some sort of meta-shift. Sometimes it’s through new characters and maps, and other times it’s a complete economic overhaul. In Episode 5, Riot announced map rotation, meaning Split is returning — but there’s […]

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]]> Iconic map Dust 2 has officially been removed from CSGO https://win.gg/news/iconic-map-dust-2-has-officially-been-removed-from-csgo/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:22:24 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49491 Dust 2 has been removed from active duty in the newest CSGO patch, and it also brings nerfs for the M4A1-S and AWP.

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]]> Riot’s new effort to combat chat toxicity in Valorant is on-point https://win.gg/news/riots-new-effort-to-combat-chat-toxicity-in-valorant-is-on-point/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:57:37 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49316 Riot Games is once again trying to rid Valorant of toxic players in a new real-time text evaluation system.  Valorant community is not for the weak-kneed. Riot’s FPS roped in players from some of the best games in the shooter genre. Fortnite, Overwatch, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive were the top three to contribute to Valorant’s […]

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]]> Cypher, Harbor finally buffed in Valorant patch 5.10 https://win.gg/news/cypher-harbor-finally-buffed-in-valorant-patch-5-10/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:18:44 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49272 Competition in Valorant is about to get steep. Patch 5.10 brings Cypher back into the game, with some buffs for Harbor on the side.  The latest Valorant patch is a big one. Besides some game changes, Fade, Cypher, and Harbor will get long-due tweaks to mix things up in ranked Valorant. The duo of Cypher […]

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]]> Has Reyna become too powerful after patch 5.07 buff? https://win.gg/news/has-reyna-become-too-powerful-after-patch-5-07-buff/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:15:47 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46926 Patch 5.07 leaks were concerning for the veteran Valorant players who had seen Reyna in her full glory. But the official release confirms Reyna isn’t becoming all-powerful.  Duelists in Valorant aren’t all equally mighty. Some excel at creating space while others are self-sufficient Radiants. Reyna falls into the second category, but Riot had previously taken […]

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]]> Newest Fortnite update adds Grapple Glove, DMR, and more https://win.gg/news/heres-everything-in-fortnite-season-4s-v22-10-update/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:50:38 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46896 Fortnite chapter 3 season 4 hasn’t precisely been the most thrilling, but the latest V22.10 update will shake things up. Each Fortnite season brings exciting quests, challenges, and in-game items for players to sink their teeth into. However, the latest season 4 content was nothing to write home about, and Epic Games seems to be […]

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]]> Riot reveals a new feature to punish casual toxicity in Valorant https://win.gg/news/riot-reveals-a-new-feature-to-punish-casual-toxicity-in-valorant/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:37:13 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46854 Riot Games is now keeping track of even the slightest mischief in Valorant through a new disruptive gameplay-based behavior indicator.  Not all misdemeanors in Valorant are worthy of a permanent ban. Riot has put a system in place that slaps players with soft bans, timeouts, and light punishments for breaching rules that don’t necessarily threaten […]

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]]> Valorant still doesn’t have a timeout feature for ranked games https://win.gg/news/valorant-still-doesnt-have-a-timeout-feature-for-ranked-games/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:57:15 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46716 Two years after the game’s release, Valorant still doesn’t have tactical timeouts for ranked games, and it’s a problem.  Valorant was released in June 2020 as a heavily competitive first-person shooter. While it successfully dethroned plenty of strong contenders, Valorant still lacks crucial features available in rival titles. From a replay system to timeouts, a […]

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]]> Your Dota 2 games will take much longer after 7.32 update https://win.gg/news/your-dota-2-games-will-take-much-longer-after-7-32-update/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:46:16 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=45326 The long-awaited 7.32 update has arrived in Dota 2 and major system changes, including a new kind of creep, are about to make your games last longer. Dota 2 has largely been the same game for the better part of two years. That’s not the worst thing ever, as most exploitable and overpowered strategies have […]

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]]> Here’s everything in the Valorant Episode 5 Act 2 battle pass https://win.gg/news/heres-everything-in-the-valorant-episode-5-act-2-battle-pass/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:52:29 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=45277 The Valorant Episode 5 Act 2 battle pass contents have slipped through the cracks, and they’re breathtaking for the game’s fans. Here’s what’s included. A new Valorant patch is here, bringing life improvements into player crosshairs. Players can now select a custom crosshair color from settings and even copy a teammate’s crosshair in the middle of […]

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]]> An avoid list feature may be coming to Valorant very soon https://win.gg/news/an-avoid-list-feature-may-be-coming-to-valorant-very-soon/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:31:42 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=45159 Valorant may be getting a new avoid list feature intended to give players a tool for dealing with the overwhelming number of problematic users. It’s no secret that Valorant is one of the most brutally toxic multiplayer games out there at the moment. Though Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 are traditionally considered the worst […]

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]]> All of the biggest changes coming in the 2023 LoL Preseason https://win.gg/news/all-of-the-biggest-changes-coming-in-the-2023-lol-preseason/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:47:04 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=44791 There’s still plenty of 2022 left to go, but League of Legends’ 2023 Preseason is quickly approaching. Following the LoL World Championship each year, major gameplay changes are introduced to League of Legends. These can include flashy changes like adding new dragons and overhauling the map, to smaller changes to how stats work and abilities […]

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]]> Neon receiving huge changes to ult in Valorant patch 5.03 https://win.gg/news/neon-receiving-huge-changes-to-ult-in-valorant-patch-5-03/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:30:34 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=44367 Valorant patch 5.03 is a big one, as it brings much-needed agent balances to Neon and Chamber.  Leaks had already revealed that the all-powerful sentinel Chamber was in line to receive some massive nerfs. Alongside dialing him down, Valorant developers are also focusing on Neon’s Overdrive. The duelist is picked for her ultimate, which can […]

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]]> Valorant is experimenting to get rid of smurfs in patch 5.01 https://win.gg/news/valorant-doing-experiments-to-get-rid-of-smurfs-in-patch-5-01/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:46:56 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42819 Valorant patch 5.01 has brought a number of balance changes to agents alongside a new experimental detection system meant to deal with smurfs. Balancing is difficult in any game, and that applies to both the game itself and its matchmaking engine. Some agents are overly powerful or even weaker than they should be, and some […]

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]]> Dota 2 now has a surrender option, but only if you do this https://win.gg/news/dota-2-now-has-a-surrender-option-but-only-if-you-do-this/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:28:58 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42558 Dota 2 finally has a surrender option, but there’s a catch to it. Valve shipped a major update for Dota 2 on July 6, but it wasn’t a balance patch. A massive overhaul to matchmaking has been implemented that overhauls the experience for those who play in parties. This is exclusively available to full parties […]

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]]> Will there be changes to Symmetra in the Overwatch 2 PvP beta? https://win.gg/news/will-there-be-changes-to-symmetra-in-the-overwatch-2-pvp-beta/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:53:29 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42345 Overwatch 2 developers cleared up some confusion with Symmetra in the most recent PvP beta patch notes. Will Symmetra see some changes?

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]]> Yuumi and Bel’Veth nerfs, Caitlyn buff coming in next LoL Patch https://win.gg/news/yuumi-and-belveth-nerfs-caitlyn-buff-coming-in-next-lol-patch/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:46:01 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42042 League of Legends patch 12.12 saw some unwanted results for certain champions. They will be getting buffs and nerfs in 12.12b.

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]]> All about new LoL champion Nilah, her role, and release date https://win.gg/news/all-about-new-lol-champion-nila-her-role-and-release-date/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:17:19 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=41498 Nilah the Unbound Joy will be the next new League of Legends champion. Here’s what we know about her role and the release date when Riot will bring Nilah to live LoL servers. Nilah looks to continue the recent trend of highly mobile champions with aggressive kits. The reveal trailer for Nilah cuts right to […]

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]]> Valve finally nerfs the M4A1-S, should you go back to M4A4? https://win.gg/news/valve-finally-nerfs-the-m4a1-s-should-you-go-back-to-m4a4/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:09:38 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=41379 Valve has announced long-overdue nerfs for the OP M4A1-S after a meta-shaking stint.  CSGO has had various meta shifts, but the Operation Riptide update changed the game’s trajectory. Professional and casual players have dropped their M4A4 in favor of the M4A1-S. The budget change boosted the CT economy, resulting in significant imbalances in how each […]

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]]> Loba arrives in Apex Legends Mobile season 2, Cold Snap patch notes https://win.gg/news/loba-arrives-in-apex-legends-mobile-season-2-cold-snap-patch-notes/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:05:21 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=41237 Loba is making her way into Apex mobile as the ultimate support. Here's everything in Apex mobile season 2 Cold Snap.

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