Riot Games has finally launched the Valorant replays system with the Patch 11.06 update, delivering a long-awaited feature requested by players. This update allows match replays to Valorant PC, letting you analyze gameplay and relive highlights.
This article will break down this new Valorant update. Let’s know what’s in it, when it’s coming, and how big it is. Also, about how it applies in different regions, including India.
What Are Valorant Replays & Why It Matters?
Valorant is a worldwide-renowned competitive FPS game. Valorant Replays is Riot’s new feature that captures your recent matches on almost all match types, like Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Premier modes. Therefore, this feature allows players to view in-game replays of all active players from first-person perspectives as well as third-person perspectives. Now gamers can also observe cams, pause, fast-forward, or slow down the action.
This is a very important breakthrough in Valorant gameplay. Previously, players couldn’t revisit their own matches or properly study rounds, which made analyzing mistakes or strategizing tougher. However, with this Valorant replays update, players improve their gameplay and help streamers create a wide range of content from multiple viewpoints. Finally, the players are happy with the new update.
Valorant New Update Date & Valorant Update Time
The Valorant new update date for the replays featuring Patch 11.06 is set to be launched on September 16, 2025 (for many regions) and September 17 for others. The Valorant update time is set to 9:00 AM PT for most regions during rollout. The update date may vary depending on which region you are in.
If you’re in India, the update might come in evening hours, depending on the server region. While Riot hasn’t specifically clarified the Valorant update time in India for Patch 11.06. However, Indian players should expect the update to go live in the late afternoon or early evening IST, roughly 12-13 hours ahead of Pacific Time.
Valorant Update Size and Patch Notes Highlights
Valorant has not released the official number for the update size of Patch 11.06 yet. The update mainly revealed the replay feature, which is groundbreaking in the Valorant World of gaming.
New tools are introduced, which include observer tools, first- and third-person views, a map timeline with events (kills, deaths, ult usage). Now the players can replay in (Speeds: .1x, .25x, .5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x). They also included a feature to Time-jump anywhere in the game. Players will also see small icons on the timeline to signify.
Additionally, various performance tweaks and bugs were fixed. Along with the recent ban wave of 40,000 bot accounts over the past months.
What Players Can & Can’t Do With Replays
With this Valorant replays system, players can view matches from any player’s POV and also skip to any round. They are also able to pause/rewind/fast-forward replay and toggle the HUD. Valorant also added a feature of reviewing the minimap and outlining visibility.
However, there are limitations, which include that you won’t be able to watch replays of esports (VCT) or tournament matches. Update also excluded custom games from having these features. Also, some cosmetic animations or previews won’t display properly in replay mode.
What This Means For Players in India?
Indian Valorant players patiently waiting for the replays update will get their hands on this new update soon. Once Patch 11.06 has already dropped, players in the India region will get this access to replays shortly after the global rollout, likely around evening IST.
Moreover, this update will allow players to go back over critical rounds and analyze mistakes. A good thing for streamers and Valorant lovers is that they will be able to share key moments (within client limitations).
Follow this link for official information: VALORANT+1
Pankaj Kapoor’s Take
Valorant is loved by many but also hated by many because of how competitive it is. There are millions of players who play this game everyday, many of them also stream their gameplay. Out of which a lot were frustrated because they were seeking improvements in the game, especially the replay feature.
The introduction of Valorant replays with Patch 11.06 feels like a long-awaited milestone for Riot Games as well.
Along with replay updates, they also added other features, like adding support for VCT matches and allowing players to share and export replays. They also fixed several bugs in the game meanwhile improving cosmetic rendering, which will enhance user experience.
The number of bots in the game is also balanced in this update. Overall, this Valorant replays update is a significant win for players, for creators, and for competitive integrity.
