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TFT Patch 14.12 – Happy Birthday TFT

As Teamfight Tactics turns five years old, the next patch of the game is a celebration of not only how far the game has come from its beginnings but it also contains some exciting changes for players looking to grind the ranked ladder as the set hits its home stretch. With a brand new game mode, some system changes, and balance adjustments, players will not want to miss out on TFT Patch 14.12 when it hits the live servers on Wednesday, June 12th. Here is a breakdown of everything players will need to know.

Starting with Patch 14.12 and ending with patch 14.14, TFT will have an in-client celebration that brings in a brand new game mode, battle pass and cosmetics. These will all be live when the patch goes live.

For a full in-depth look at what players can expect for the TFT 5 Year bash, check out the breakdown here

In Patch 14.8, Riot Games made changes to the shop odds at Level 7 to curb the dominance of three-cost reroll compositions that took the metagame over for the early parts of TFT Set 11. But now that the game is in a healthier state with standard four and five-cost comps pushing their way into the meta, reroll comps have taken too much of a hit.

In an attempt to harmonize the metagame, Riot is reverting the Level 7 shop odds to give some of the reroll comps some love.

A number of changes are coming to the trait deparment in Patch 14.12 which is highighted by a nerf to the Duelist trait and buffs to the Reaper and Exalted traits. Sniper and Trickshots are being touched as well.

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Not a ton of big changes in the unit department but a number of two and three-cost units are being buffed in hopes of increasing their play as viable reroll comps. Kayn is one unit Riot is focusing on in this patch with buffs to his traits and flat AD buff.

Aatrox

Janna

Lux

Riven

Senna

Soraka

Yone

Annie

Galio

Kayn

Hwei

Lissandra

9 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Console VALORANT Is Here: What to Know

VALORANT's popularity has skyrocketed since its 2020 introduction, and so has its global reach. In the past year, Riot Games teased an upcoming mobile VALORANT version, expanded in-game access to China and even added a new Chinese VCT competitive region. The development company just announced its latest venture in VALORANT's evolution — a console-play version with a Limited Beta version arriving in just days. As console VALORANT's Limited Beta access fast approaches, here's what interested players need to know about registering for play, the official release date and more!

Console VALORANT will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X/S. It will be available in several distinct regions: players can join the beta in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Europe and Japan. Riot Games will expand global gameplay options and add more regions as the console beta gains popularity.

Interested VALORANT players can apply to access the Limited Beta at this link. After applying to join the Limited Beta, players will receive an email if they have been accepted to participate. Accepted players can invite five friends to join them using a referral link. It is important to note that you will be ineligible to play the Limited Beta if your VALORANT account has been banned.

VALORANT console gameplay in action on Fracture. / Riot Games

The VALORANT console beta will arrive on June 14th, 2024. The beta's duration until console VALORANT's full release is currently unknown. It is also uncertain if the beta will shut before console VALORANT's full release arrives. Riot Games has stated "We’ll end it once we feel confident in where the game is at" and promises updates on their social media channels.

Access also depends on the previously mentioned email invitations and referral links. Riot Games will send these links "starting June 14 and continuing throughout the Limited Beta", most likely in waves to steadily increase the beta's player count. Don't panic if you can't access the Limited Beta immediately — players will probably have multiple chances to get involved. Players cannot pre-download the Limited Beta before it officially releases.

Firstly, to answer everybody's burning question — there will be no cross-platform play between console VALORANT and PC VALORANT. The two systems have vastly different controls, so it likely would not be easy to effectively even out aim and precision across the platforms. Riot Games states "We believe strongly in competitive integrity, and this is the best way for us to keep the experience fair and consistent for players on both console and PC."

In addition, Riot Games has confirmed that players will use the same account to access PC and console VALORANT versions. All skins and agents purchased will be available on both platforms, and new purchases will carry over. Players who access the Limited Beta will receive a special player card for their account! Progression will transfer between accounts for events like the Battlepass. Any progress made during the Limited Beta will remain after the beta closes. More information is available on Riot Games' in-depth VALORANT console FAQ page.

VALORANT players can experience the game they know and love on a new platform in just a few days. While controls and UI will differ, VALORANT's competitive spirit will keep console play familiar and exciting. Keep an eye on your inbox for Limited Beta invitations and stay tuned for more updates as VALORANT's console Limited Beta releases!