In a recent teaser video, Riot Games announced a number of changes coming to Valorant in Episode 9 Act 3. These changes include buffs to Phoenix, the new TDM map ‘Glitch’, new skin lines, and more. However, the change that has caught the community’s attention the most is the introduction of ‘Regen Shields,’ which is set to arrive in the competitive shooter with the Patch 9.10 update.
While the exact functionality of this new type of shield is yet to be disclosed by the devs, we can get a decent idea of what these shields will do by taking a look at the clip.
What are Regen Shields in Valorant?
From the initial looks at the teaser trailer for Valorant Episode 9 Act 3, it appears that Regen Shield is an alternative (or a replacement) to the currently existing ‘Heavy Shields’ that recharge over time.
Whether this shield is exclusive to certain Agents or can be purchased from the shop using Credits is still unclear.
When Are Regen Shields Coming To Valorant?
As confirmed by the devs, Regen Shields are coming to Valorant with patch 9.10. For the uninitiated, Valorant patch 9.10 is expected to hit the live servers approximately four weeks after the release of Episode 9 Act 3.
