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Valorant Patch 13.04: Abyss Returns to the Competitive Map Pool

A small update to kick off Act 5

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By Henry MedranoEsports Editor

  • Primary Subject: Valorant Patch 13.04
  • Key Update: Patch 13.04 of Valorant is rolling out, bringing a few small changes to kick-start Season 2026 Act 5.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: August 18, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Season 2026 Act 5 of Valorant is now live, with patch 13.04 bringing changes to the map pool, agent fixes, and Premier updates.

Season 2026 Act 5 of Valorant is now starting across the different regions as patch 13.04 finishes its rollout. The update isn't as big this time, given that the act doesn't bring any major new content.

However, the update does change a few things, like the competitive map pool, which is worth reading about in the patch notes before jumping back into the game. Here are all the details to get you up to speed.

New Bundle: Aeris

Along with the new act, a new bundle titled Aeris is coming to the Valorant item shop. Here is the official trailer, so you can take a look at the new cosmetics:

As you can see, the bundle includes skins for the Vandal, Marshal, Bandit, Guardian, and a transforming Melee. The bundle will arrive in the store on Wednesday, August 19, or Thursday, August 20, when the store resets in your region.

Patch Notes for Version 13.04

Here are all the patch notes for version 13.04 that were posted on the game's official website:

All Platforms

Map Updates

  • Map Pool Updates
    • ABYSS is IN the COMPETITIVE and DEATHMATCH queues.
    • BREEZE is OUT of the COMPETITIVE and DEATHMATCH queues.

Bug Fixes

  • Agent
    • Fixed an issue where Cypher's Spycam minimap icon was rotated incorrectly.
    • Fixed an issue where Viper's Snake Bite equip animation appeared incorrectly from an enemy's point of view.
    • Fixed an issue where Deadlock's GravNet visual effects could disappear after a player disconnected and reconnected.
  • Stability
    • Fixed an issue where repeatedly switching between Clove's Meddle and Ruse could cause a player to freeze and disconnect.

PC Only

Premier Updates

Welcome to Stage V26A5! Matches start on August 18.

  • This Stage will run for five weeks of matches instead of the usual seven.
  • Teams with a Premier Score of at least 450 qualify for Playoffs on September 20.
    • In Contender and Invite, qualification is still based on your placement - check out the standings page for more info.

For Contender and Invite Division teams:

  • Playoffs will be played across two days! The first round of Playoffs will be on September 19. Teams that advance from the first round return on September 20 for the finals.

Bug Fixes

  • Cosmetics
    • Fixed a bug where the animation on all transforming melee weapons (like Kuronami 2.0 and Nocturnum) would not transform during their inspect.

READ MORE: Valorant’s Constant Agent Reworks Are Ruining the Art of Mastering a Main

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