VALORANT Patch 12.00: Breeze Rework, New Pistol, a New Game Mode, and Major System Updates

Hotspawn·Jan 6

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A new patch for VALORANT, version 12.00, has been released, featuring a rework of the Breeze map and the introduction of a new pistol. The update also includes a new game mode and significant system updates. The patch appears to be part of the game's season 2026 changes, which may also involve other updates, such as a new sidearm called the Bandit and changes to the game's ranking system.

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