Valorant received Patch 13.09 on Oct. 27, 2026, with the live introduction of new agent Hush alongside balance adjustments that include a nerf to Clove and buffs for Warden, Pley reported.
what's in the patch
- Patch 13.09 went live on Oct. 27, 2026, and deploys the new agent Hush to the live game.
- The update includes balance changes that reduce Clove’s effectiveness and strengthen Warden, according to the Pley notes.
- Pley published the patch summary and author credits for the update on Oct. 27, 2026.
The patch notes published by Pley on Oct. 27 list Hush as the headline addition in 13.09, joining Riot Games’ roster of playable agents. The same notes detail targeted balance work: Clove is listed for nerfs while Warden receives buffs.
context and next steps
Hush’s arrival completes this patch’s primary content goal: expanding the agent pool available in competitive and casual playlists. The balance changes to Clove and Warden are presented as part of the usual ongoing tuning cycle for Valorant, intended to keep the competitive metagame evolving.
Pley’s article names Henriette Kahlert as the author of the Patch 13.09 notes summary published Oct. 27, 2026. Players seeking the full technical details and exact numerical changes should consult the official Riot Games patch notes or the full Pley post for the complete list of adjustments and the specific effects applied to each agent and ability.
