# VALORANT 12.07 — VALORANT Patch Notes 12.07

- Product: VALORANT (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/valorant)
- Vendor: Riot Games
- Date: 2026-04-14
- Version: 12.07
- Original notes: https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-12-07
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/valorant/releases/12.07
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox

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- **added** — Link VALORANT accounts with Discord to unlock new social features
- **added** — Invite friends in Discord directly to your party from within VALORANT
- **added** — Copy and share lobby links directly on Discord servers or other platforms
- **added** — See which Discord friends play VALORANT and join their parties faster
- **changed** — Updated scope reticles on Kuronami Marshal, EX.O Marshal, Nocturnum Marshal, Araxys Outlaw, and Operator skins to be more consistent with the base scope reticle in the center range of view
- **changed** — Revamped settings screens on PC to improve functionality and visual clarity
- **changed** — Added parent-child association for related settings on PC
- **changed** — Added hover tooltips to settings on PC
- **changed** — Reorganized PC settings previously under General - Other into User Interface, Content Filtering, and Network sections
- **fixed** — Gifting ineligibility screen now extends the full width of the screen
- **fixed** — Fixed various clipping issues when at the purchase confirm step while purchasing a gun buddy
- **fixed** — Fixed header text coloring on purchase confirm screen
- **fixed** — Fixed various inconsistencies with bundle detail buttons
- **fixed** — Fixed issue that caused sprays to appear darkened when previewing in the purchase flow
- **fixed** — Bundle carousels are now a consistent height across all points of the purchase flow
- **fixed** — Removed icon from feared bundle tile while bundle is owned
- **fixed** — Resolved discoloration of offer tile while gifting a flex
- **fixed** — Resolved performance issue where having a large friends list was causing slight lag

Hey folks! It’s Ash here. Got a small update for ya and here’s the TLDR;
- VALORANT is partnering with Discord so you can link accounts and invite friends in Discord directly from the game.
- [PC only] Updated Settings screens to improve functionality and visual clarity
- Lots of bug fixes
ALL PLATFORMSBUG FIXES
- Cosmetics
- We’ve made some updates to several scope reticles to make them more consistent in the center range of view with the base scope reticle. Here is the list of updated skins: Kuronami Marshal, EX.O Marshal, Nocturnum Marshal, Araxys Outlaw and Operator. Thanks to Grimm for the feedback!
- Store
- Gifting ineligibility screen now extends the full width of the screen.
- Fixed various clipping issues when at the purchase confirm step while purchasing a gun buddy.
- Fixed header text coloring on purchase confirm screen.
- Fixed various inconsistencies with bundle detail buttons.
- Fixed issue that caused sprays to appear darkened when previewing in the purchase flow.
- Bundle carousels are now a consistent height across all points of the purchase flow.
- Removed icon from feared bundle tile while bundle is owned.
- Resolved discoloration of offer tile while gifting a flex.
- Resolved performance issue where having a large friends list was causing slight lag.
PC ONLYGENERAL UPDATES
- The settings screens have been revamped to improve functionality and visual clarity
- Added parent-child association for related settings
- Added hover tooltips
- Settings previously under General - Other are broken into 3 sections: User Interface, Content Filtering, Network
- Visual refresh
- We understand some of you quickly adjust settings during games, and we didn’t want to jeopardize that experience. The experience should largely feel the same but with improved QOL.
SOCIAL UPDATES
- Discord 🤝Riot
- VALORANT is partnering with Discord to make getting into your next game with your friends easier. You can now link your accounts to unlock new social features!
- Invite friends in Discord straight to your party from within VALORANT. No alt-tabbing needed!
- Copy a lobby link and share it directly on your server or anywhere your friends are.
- See which of your Discord friends play VALORANT and jump into parties faster.
- This will roll out as a beta in Brazil first, followed by the US & Canada on April 21, PT time. It will exit beta and launch globally with patch 12.08 on April 29, PT time.