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July 28, 2026

VALORANT Patch 13.02: Phoenix Nerf and New Retake Maps

VALORANT Patch 13.02: Phoenix Nerf and New Retake Maps

Meta Shifts and Map Updates

Riot is reining in Phoenix by increasing his ultimate cost to slow down his aggressive playmaking cycle. Players can also now grind their mechanics on Split, Corrode, and Lotus in the Retakes mode.

Detailed Tweaks & Features

  • Map Rotation: Retakes now includes 🔵 Split, Corrode, and Lotus for more variety.
  • Mode Delay: The launch of AROS: Replication has been officially postponed until further notice.

Stat Shifts

  • Phoenix: 6 Ultimate Points âž” 🔴 7 Ultimate Points

Various agent bugs and cosmetic clipping issues across all platforms have been resolved. Phoenix is finally going to feel that extra point cost in his economy.

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