If you’ve been waiting for Valorant’s next big patch, you might want to hold your breath a little longer. Riot Games has officially announced that they’re skipping Patch 11.01 entirely, and the next update players will receive is the highly anticipated Patch 11.02, which will introduce the game’s transition to Unreal Engine 5.

No Patch for Over a Month?!

The last major update came on June 24, bringing with it the brand-new Corrode map and the Face Guard bundle. Since then, Riot has taken a brief summer break, and now it’s been confirmed that no new patch will land until July 29, when Patch 11.02 drops.

While this is one of the longest content gaps in Valorant’s patch history, it’s not without reason. Riot has made it clear that transitioning the game to Unreal Engine 5 is a massive undertaking, and they’re focusing development efforts on making that shift as smooth and polished as possible.

Face Guard Out, Rupture In

In the meantime, players can expect a little store refresh to hold them over. The Face Guard Bundle currently in the shop will be replaced in 10 days by the Rupture Bundle, a budget-friendly select-tier skin line. While it may not be the flashiest addition, it’s a nice way to keep things slightly fresh during the content drought.

Riot’s Official Statement on the Delay

Kenny from the Valorant dev team addressed the community with a short but direct message on the patch notes page:

“Yesterday is when we’d normally put out a new patch, but in order to prepare for the upcoming UE5 update, we are skipping patch 11.01 and making any changes scheduled for this patch with 11.02 coming July 29th. Just wanted to let you all know. So that’s it. Those are the patch notes. See you in a couple of weeks.”

What Will Unreal Engine 5 Bring?

There’s a lot of excitement—and some concern—about how Valorant will perform once it’s running on Unreal Engine 5. For now, Riot has kept most of the specifics under wraps, but it’s expected to include better visuals, optimization improvements, and more potential for long-term scalability. Content creator Keltsu even teased the idea of testing the new version on a low-end laptop with integrated graphics, which could help gauge how performance scales across different devices.

New Map Pool Announced… in a Pool?

Yes, you read that right. Riot revealed the updated map rotation by literally throwing printed map names into a swimming pool. The Abyss map is joining the pool, while Icebox is being rotated out. Reactions have been largely positive, with many players calling this the best map pool yet.

With no new patch until July 29, it’s a bit of a waiting game—but it’s all for a good cause. The arrival of Unreal Engine 5 could mark a new chapter for Valorant’s future. Until then, keep grinding your ranked games and prepping for what could be a visually stunning upgrade.

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Source: Keltsu on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions about Valorant Patch 11.02 and Unreal Engine 5

When is the next Valorant Patch releasing?
The next patch, 11.02, is set to release on July 29, 2025. Riot is skipping Patch 11.01 entirely to focus on the Unreal Engine 5 upgrade.

Why is Patch 11.01 being skipped?
Riot Games is using the extra time to prepare for the transition to Unreal Engine 5, which is expected to be a major update requiring extra development and testing time.

What’s included in Patch 11.02?
Patch 11.02 will bring Unreal Engine 5 to Valorant. Although full details haven’t been confirmed, it is expected to include improved visuals, performance enhancements, and long-term engine scalability.

Is there any new content during this patch gap?
Yes, while we wait for 11.02, the Face Guard Bundle will rotate out and be replaced by the Rupture Bundle, a clean, select-tier cosmetic set designed to hold players over during the update break.

What is happening with the map pool?
Abyss will be added to the map pool, while Icebox will be removed. This change is being well-received by much of the community and could lead to a more balanced competitive map lineup.

Will Valorant still run well on low-end PCs with Unreal Engine 5?
That remains to be seen, but early signs are promising. Community testers like Keltsu are planning to try running Valorant on low-end hardware once 11.02 drops to find out how performance holds up.