Massive Valorant Update Buffs Sentinels and Adds New Manila Server

Valorant just dropped patch 11.04 before Act 5 takes over, and it’s a big one for Sentinel mains. This update shakes up the meta, brings back a fan-favorite map, and adds some neat quality-of-life tweaks. On top of that, map lovers and anyone who has been waiting to gift those sweet VCT skins to friends, your time is now. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know from the Valorant Patch Notes 11.04.

Sage and Chamber Are Finally Back to the Meta

Sentinel mains, especially Sage and Chamber players, rejoice; Riot is finally showing you some love. And it is a good amount. With the patch notes 11.04, Valorant is making Sentinels relevant again. Here are the changes coming with the update:

• Sage: Barrier Orb range goes from 10m > 15m. Moreover, Resurrection gets a huge range upgrade from 6m > 12m. This means there will be safer revives, stronger control plays, and more clutch potential.
• Chamber: Trademark’s range restriction is removed. This is one of the massive changes that will make Chamber the primary Sentinel in Valorant, again. No more awkward placements or playing tethered to your traps. You can now hold angles with that old-school freedom.

This shift makes Sentinels feel less like passive anchors and more like aggressive space controllers. Expect to see Sage back in pro comps and Chamber sneaking into ranked again.

New Server for the Philippines

Along with the Sentinels buff, Riot Games is also taking matters to the next level in the APAC region. A Manila server will be live as soon as the update hits, making it the sixth in the Asia-Pacific shard. Filipino players will finally get better ping and smoother matches.

So, no more queuing in the Singapore lobbies. This will lead to more competitive growth in the region as the community sees the server addition as a positive inclusion.

Esports Store Gifting Goes Live

Want your friend to rep your favorite VCT team? Well, after Valorant Patch Notes 11.04, you can. The Esports Store gifting system is finally here, letting players send VCT skins straight from the in-game shop. Riot clearly wants to make VCT merch the new flex.

Competitive Map Pool Shake-Up

Just like any other patch, the notes for the Valorant 11.04 update mention competitive map pool changes. Competitive players, take notes:

• The worst-rated Valorant map, Abyss, is back in Competitive and Deathmatch queues. Time to relive those vertical plays and insane rotations.
• Icebox is out, so no more snow fights for now. This will be a big change for pro scrims and ranked meta, so gear up your flying skills for Abyss already.

Gameplay Tweaks and Voice Line Updates

Apart from the major changes, Valorant’s latest patch notes mention some gameplay system changes, bug fixes, and voice line updates:

• Ping audio is less harsh and more responsive.
• AOE Ultimate indicators on the minimap now clearly show ally (teal) vs. enemy (yellow) zones.
• Ability icons appear only if the ultimate is destructible, keeping things clean.
• Chamber’s minimap bug fixed.
• Fixed KAY/O’s Zero/Point leaking exact opponent locations.
• Astra and Harbor’s bullet tracer bug is now resolved.
• Neon’s multi-key bind exploit for High Gear is also patched.
• Phoenix just got new voice lines and special interactions with Vyse.

Apart from the changes, Riot also mentioned the known issue regarding player resolution and display settings resetting the first time people play after patching to UE5. Players need to adjust their settings after the update goes live to eliminate this.

Between the Sage and Chamber buffs, Abyss returning, and the esports gifting system, this update is more than just minor fixes. Sentinels are finally in the spotlight, and social features are leveling up. Whether you’re a competitive grinder or just here for the VCT season, Valorant Patch Notes 11.04 packs something for everyone.

What are your favorite changes from the latest Valorant patch notes? Do tell us in the comments.