Valorant update 6.01 patch notes: Lotus map changes, bug fixes & more

Valorant’s first patch for Episode 6 Act 1 is here with update 6.01 and there aren’t too many changes after the launch of a brand new Episode. Here is everything you need to know about the latest patch notes for Valorant.

Valorantupdate 6.01 has arrived as the first patch forEpisode 6 Act 1and has brought the new map,Lotusinto the active matchmaking pool for both, unranked as well as competitive. However, no Agents have been affected by this patch, thus leaving ourAgent tier listunchanged.

cover for valorant patch 6.01

Given that 6.01 is the first patch of this Episode, a fairly small update was widely expected and that is exactly what Riot has delivered. Having said that, let’s dive in and check out everything that was implemented with thenew update.

Valorant update 6.01 patch notes

One of the smaller patches in Valorant’s history, update 6.01 not only brings the introduction of Lotus to regular matchmaking but also removes the Replication game mode for the time being. However, you may still try out the Replication game mode using the custom game option.

On top of these, Riot has also implemented several bug fixes with this update that not only affect the Gameplay Systems but also make several quality-of-life improvements to Lotus.

rotating door near A main in Lotus

With that being said, here’s the full list of changes in Valorant update 6.01 according to the official patch notes.

Map Updates

Modes Updates

Replication

Gameplay Systems

So, there you have it, that’s everything included in Valorant update 6.01 patch notes. For more about the game, verify to check some of our other Valorant content:

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