1. Patch 11.04 Marks Unreal Engine 5 Transition
Riot Games has rolled out Patch 11.04, ushering VALORANT into a new era with an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3, the first since the engine migration. Most gamers may not notice drastic changes, but the update brings:
- Improved performance and optimizations.
- A lighter installation footprint—game size on disk is now half of what it used to be.
- A brief catch-up return to normal download sizes post-update.
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2. Valorant Mobile Beta Set to Launch in China
After years of waiting, the Valorant Mobile beta finally has a release date for China: August 19, 2025. Riot has confirmed this initial rollout, but details about a global release remain undisclosed—for now.
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3. Valorant Expands with Manila Game Server
Good news for players in Southeast Asia! Riot Games has just launched a new Manila server, improving latency and gameplay experience significantly in the region.
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4. Esports Round-Up: Champions Paris and Roster Updates
The road to VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris is heating up. While many teams are still battling for a spot, G2 Esports and Sentinels have already secured theirs.
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Simultaneously, Leo Faria, Riot’s Global Head of Esports, has denied reports alleging the upcoming launch of a VCT South American franchise league—though changes are anticipated in 2027—a claim previously floated by ATUALIZADO.
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Summary Table
| Area | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Game Engine | Patch 11.04 upgrades VALORANT to Unreal Engine 5.3 with performance perks |
| Mobile Version | Beta launching in China on August 19, with global release TBD |
| Regional Servers | New Manila server now live for SEA players |
| Esports Update | Paris qualifiers underway; G2 & Sentinels confirmed. No new South America league for now |
Want a deeper dive into any of these topics—like the full patch notes, how the mobile version will work, or esports team standings? I’d be happy to expand!
