Valorant Update 6.05 Brings Changes to Gekko, Performance Updates and Bug Fixes; xQc may Join Turtle Troops Esports Team

Valorant has just unveiled details about the new Patch 6.05. This update brings changes to Gekko, adds performance updates and also provides bug fixes for the new Agent, gameplay systems, social, and more. The majority of this update is aimed towards bringing quality of life changes to the game’s new agent, Gekko.

Our devs have been cooking. Check out Gekko’s quality of life updates and more in Patch Notes 6.05

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— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) March 14, 2023

Firstly, Gekko’s Wingman ability’s plant and defuse targeting is a little more forgiving when targeting a site. Audio variation for the Mosh Pit ability has been added as well, with the Dizzy ability’s plasma blasts receiving audio improvements too. VFX improvements have been made to Gekko retrieving an orb, along with improved visuals for enemy creature globules and better performance in Agent Select.

In terms of Performance Updates, the developers have added “CPU Wait GPU Time” metric to the performance settings. This feature will help players to track when their machines are Render Thread Bound. For bug fixes on Agent Gekko, Gameplay Systems, Performance and Social, players can check out the full Valorant Update 6.05 patch notes here.

Original Valorant Map to be Reworked

In other news, a recent leak points towards an iconic Valorant map which is scheduled to go through a rework. This leak comes from popular Valorant content creator, ValorLeaks. According to their latest tweet, Bind is the map that is scheduled to receive a rework/update in the future.

Similar to what we got with split, its a future change.

— Mike | Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) March 11, 2023

xQc to Join Valorant Esports Scene

Moreover, it seems like another popular streamer is intending to join the Valorant Esports scene after Ludwig and DisguisedToast. According to journalist Max Katz, xQc will reportedly be purchasing Turtle Troops as his Esports team in Valorant.

Sources: xQc is set to enter VALORANT with the signing of Turtle Troops. He joins the likes of DisguisedToast and Ludwig as streamers to have a VALORANT team. #VCT pic.twitter.com/83fQqG5gJZ

— Max Katz (@purest) March 9, 2023

At the moment, contracts haven’t been finalised but everything points in this direction. Moreover, Turtle Troops’ official Twitter account has also posted a teaser as well. This post consists of an image which reads, “Something is Coming”. All players are speculating that this tease is related to an upcoming xQc announcement.

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— Turtle Troop (@turtletroopsval) March 9, 2023