- Primary Subject: Valorant Patch 12.09
- Key Update: Patch 12.09 is the next update coming to Valorant, and Riot has already confirmed one major change coming with this version.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 7, 2026
- Quick Answer: Patch 12.09 of Valorant will finally make adjustments to one controversial Duelist agent.
Patch 12.09 is next for Valorant players, and this could be the update many were looking for. This will be the first update since the start of Season 2026 Act 3, and Riot has already confirmed that it will implement changes to one of the most controversial Duelists.
While we wait for the patch notes for a complete list of changes, here is everything we know about the upcoming new version.
When Does Valorant Patch 12.09 Come Out?
Patch 12.09 of Valorant is scheduled to come out on Tuesday, May 12, or Wednesday, May 13, depending on your region.
The patch will roll out on Tuesday at 6:00 AM PT for North America, LATAM, and Brazil servers. European players will have to wait a little bit longer, as the patch's rollout usually starts at 4:00 AM BST.
What Can We Expect From Patch 12.09?
The patch notes will be released once the update's rollout begins, but we have a small idea of what's coming this time.
Just a few days before the patch comes out, Riot decided to disable Neon on the game's PC version due to a recent bug. The developer announced on social media that this bug will be fixed with version 12.09, but the patch will also implement the long-awaited changes to the character promised several weeks ago.
Although we still don't have specifics on these changes, the post from Riot suggests that these will "address part of her kit that are over-tuned." This tells us that the changes will be mostly nerfs to her movement or changes to make them less dominant.
Once the patch notes are available, we will update this article to add all the details about the changes to Neon's kit and the rest of the adjustments coming to the game.
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