In a recent developer update video, Riot Games has highlighted a bunch of interesting changes coming to Valorant in the near future. These planned changes include a revamp to the Sunset B-site, buffs and nerfs to several Agents in the game, and much more.
We’ve already talked about the Sunset changes coming to Valorant with patch 9.08, and it’s safe to say that they will have a huge impact on the current post-plant meta of the map’s B-site. For the uninitiated, the changes to the Sunset B-site will make it harder for the Attackers to fall back to B-main after getting the plant, and encourage them to hold down the site itself with a number of new on-site angles. The update will also remove the “unbreakable Cypher tripwire spot” near B-main.
However, if you main Cypher, you might have more concerns on the horizon, as the Agent is expected to receive some nerfs soon. In the update video, the devs pointed out several Agent changes that might be introduced to Valorant over the next few updates.
Upcoming Valorant Agent Changes: Cypher Nerfs, Phoenix Buffs, & More
The developers have mentioned that they have planned changes for the following Agents in future updates:
- Phoenix
- Sage
- Cypher
- Gekko
- Harbor
While the exact changes for the Agents have not been revealed yet, the devs have mentioned that they’re planning to buff the weaker Sentinels and Controllers of the Valorant roster.
Given Cypher’s dominance in the current Valorant meta, it’s likely that he’ll face significant nerfs in upcoming updates, while underperforming agents like Sage are expected to receive buffs.
Phoenix and Harbor are also in line for buffs, though the devs have noted that the latter might take longer, as the changes involve ‘larger scale work’ and they’re still considering different approaches.
It’s hard to say what kind of changes are in store for Gekko, but players can expect minor nerfs hitting the Initiator in a future update.
