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Zachary Boddy

VALORANT's latest massive update brings Ranked to console and animated gun pets to everyone

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Image of the VALORANT Evori Dreamwings bundle.

What you need to know

  • Riot Games has released VALORANT 9.0 to players across all platforms, including Windows PC and the newly supported Xbox and PlayStation (beta) versions.
  • The major update brings plenty of balance changes, new features and options, and introduces a brand-new Battle Pass and premium cosmetic bundle.
  • The Evori Dreamwings cosmetic bundle is one of the most expensive we've ever seen in Valorant, but features five weapons with unique, animated familiars that react to your actions.
  • The 9.0 update is available to download now, but the Episode 9 Act 1 Battle Pass kicks off on June 26 and the Evori Dreamwings bundle becomes available on June 27.
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