Valorant 2026 update adds Bandit sidearm, Breeze rework, MMR overhaul, and new all-random showdown mode

Riot Games has outlined a sweeping 2026 season update for Valorant, detailing changes to competitive systems, new gameplay ...
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Valorant 12.00 patch notes add new Bandit pistol, agent reworks, and Breeze overhaul

Valorant’s 12.0 update patch notes have dropped, bringing a new pistol to the game, as well as big changes for Brimstone, ...
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VALORANT Season 2026 introduces the Bandit pistol alongside AR1S mode and ranked changes

Unlike the Ghost, the Bandit can secure a one-shot headshot kill against enemies wearing Light armour, allowing confident aimers to feel more impactful without committing to a full Sheriff purchase.
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New Valorant Sentinel joins the Agent roster – here’s what we know ahead of his arrival

Riot has revealed the 28th Agent in Valorant during the Valorant Champions Paris event and given us a sneak peek at what’s to come in Season 25 Act V. “Empowered by an unstoppable DNA mutation, ...

Valorant Patch Notes 12.00 Brings the New Bandit Sidearm and Replays to Custom Matches

Valorant Patch Notes 12.00 reveal a suite of changes ahead of the V26 Act 1 update. The highlight is a brand-new precision ...