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After years of requests, Riot Games is finally making one of the most wanted features in VALORANT a reality. The long-awaited Replay System is officially set to launch this September with Patch 11.06, rolling out first on PC before making its way to consoles later in the year.

The news isn’t a surprise for long-time fans who have been following VALORANT updates closely. Back in May, Riot revealed an early look at the replay tools during a developer update video, confirming that the feature would arrive in September. Now, with the month finally here, players don’t have much longer to wait.

How the VALORANT Replay System Works

When Patch 11.06 goes live, the first version of the replay tools will be available exclusively in Competitive Mode. Other game modes will be added later on, but Riot wants to start by letting players break down their ranked matches.

With the replay feature, players will be able to watch past games from multiple perspectives, study clutch moments, and figure out what went right, or wrong, in key rounds. This will be a game-changer for those looking to climb the ranks, as well as for content creators, coaches, and esports analysts who rely on gameplay footage.

For the wider community, it also means being able to relive highlight plays, track progress, and create guides or tutorials directly from actual match footage. Considering VALORANT’s competitive nature, the replay system could easily become one of the most important tools for players at all skill levels.

Why This Update Matters

Until now, VALORANT has been missing a native replay option, something that many other esports titles have offered for years. Players often had to rely on third-party recording software or just live with the fact that mistakes, or highlights, were gone the moment the round ended.

By finally introducing replays, Riot isn’t just giving players a way to review their matches, but also laying the groundwork for better community content, deeper strategy discussions, and more accurate feedback in both casual and pro play. Coaches and analysts will have far more material to work with, while casual players can easily share their best clips without external tools.

What’s Coming Before Patch 11.06

Patch 11.06 is shaping up to be one of the biggest updates in VALORANT this year, but Riot has already been busy preparing the game in recent patches. Just last month, Patch 11.04 introduced agent adjustments to Chamber and Sage, brought Abyss back into the competitive map pool, and even added a new server in Manila for smoother play in Southeast Asia. These updates set the stage for the major features arriving in the months ahead.

The Road Ahead

The arrival of the replay system is just the start. Riot confirmed that once the feature is stable in Competitive Mode, it will expand to other modes and eventually land on consoles. Considering VALORANT is also running on Unreal Engine 5 from patch 11.02 onwards, the future of the game looks more flexible and feature-rich than ever.

For now, all eyes are on Patch 11.06 this September, when VALORANT’s Replay System will finally go live. Whether you’re grinding ranked, creating content, or just want to rewatch your best clutch, this is the feature players have been waiting for.