Patch Notes Tracker

Every esports game patch — all in one place. Direct links to official patch notes for CS2, Valorant, LoL, Dota 2, and all other covered titles. Bookmark this page to stay ahead of meta shifts.

Patch versions are manually verified. Links open official patch notes in a new tab. Page refreshes daily — if a new patch has just dropped, check official sources first.

Counter-Strike 2

CS2

Latest Patch

Update 1.40.2.0March 12, 2026· 1 week ago

Key Changes

▸AK-47 recoil pattern adjustment — first 4 bullets tightened
▸Inferno smoke grenade positions updated for B site
▸Performance improvements to shader compilation on startup

View All Patch Notes →CSStats.gg Meta Report

Valorant

Latest Patch

Patch 10.04March 18, 2026· 6 days ago

Key Changes

▸Omen rework — Paranoia no longer blinds teammates, Dark Cover cost reduced
▸Vandal first-shot accuracy improved by 4% while airborne
▸New Radiant rank icons introduced for Act III of Episode 10

View All Patch Notes →Tracker.gg Valorant Meta

League of Legends

LoL

Latest Patch

Patch 15.6March 19, 2026· 5 days ago

Key Changes

▸Marksman item Infinity Edge total cost reduced by 200g
▸Jungle camp spawn timers adjusted — Rift Herald respawns 30s faster
▸Ezreal Q base damage increased, E cooldown reduced at all ranks

View All Patch Notes →OP.GG Tier List

Dota 2

Latest Patch

Patch 7.38March 5, 2026· 2 weeks ago

Key Changes

▸Three new neutral items added — Tome of Aghanim, Gossamer Cape, Oakheart
▸Pugna Nether Ward reworked — now reduces healing instead of dealing damage
▸Dire top lane river geography adjusted near Roshan pit

View All Patch Notes →Dotabuff Hero Stats

Rainbow Six Siege

Latest Patch

Operation Year 11 Season 1March 3, 2026· 0 months ago

Key Changes

▸New operator Sable added — defender with a wire-mesh gadget that delays explosives
▸Clubhouse map rework — basement area redesigned for better rotations
▸Ash R.E.D. Launcher charges reduced from 2 to 1

View All Patch Notes →Tracker.gg R6 Stats

Fortnite

Latest Patch

v34.20March 11, 2026· 1 week ago

Key Changes

▸New mythic weapon Void Rifle added — hitscan with 75m max accuracy
▸Storm surge damage threshold reduced in competitive playlists
▸Three new POIs added to the Chapter 6 map around the central mountain

View All Patch Notes →Fortnite Tracker Stats

Rocket League

Latest Patch

v2.46March 7, 2026· 2 weeks ago

Key Changes

▸Heatseeker Limited Time Mode returns with updated arena geometry
▸Ball cam interpolation smoothing improved for controller players
▸Rank distribution rebalanced — Diamond I requirement points adjusted

View All Patch Notes →Rocket League Tracker

Overwatch 2

OW2

Latest Patch

Season 15 PatchMarch 14, 2026· 1 week ago

Key Changes

▸Venture new hero added as melee DPS with underground tunnel ability
▸Reinhardt Earthshatter radius reduced by 1 meter
▸Support role passive self-healing reduced from 20 to 15 HP/s

View All Patch Notes →Overbuff Hero Stats

Apex Legends

Apex

Latest Patch

Season 24 Patch 1March 4, 2026· 2 weeks ago

Key Changes

▸Alter ultimate Void Passage now has 2 charges in ranked playlists
▸R-99 SMG magazine size reduced at all attachment tiers
▸Broken Moon map rotation added back to ranked playlist

View All Patch Notes →Apex Legends Status Meta

PUBG Mobile

PUBGM

Latest Patch

Version 3.7March 10, 2026· 2 weeks ago

Key Changes

▸New Traversal Update — ziplines added to Erangel high-ground positions
▸M416 base damage reduced from 43 to 41 in competitive mode
▸Anti-cheat system updated with new behavioral detection layer

View All Patch Notes →PUBGM Pro Meta

Mobile Legends

MLBB

Latest Patch

Patch 1.9.22March 17, 2026· 1 week ago

Key Changes

▸Fanny cable travel speed increased by 8% — wire grip angle widened
▸Jungle monster gold and EXP balanced across early and mid-game phases
▸Ranked season reset with new split reward frame and avatar border

View All Patch Notes →MLBB.gg Meta Report

Meta Impact Analysis

How the latest patch reshapes competitive play — winners, losers, and key strategic shifts.

Counter-Strike 2— Update 1.40.2.0

Medium Impact

Recoil tightening on the AK-47 rewards precise riflers and boosts CT-side holding power. Inferno smoke adjustments shift B-site entry pressure firmly toward the defense.

Winners

✓AWP operators
✓CT-side anchors
✓Precision riflers
✓Inferno CT defenses

Losers

✗Aggressive T-side rushes
✗Spray-transfer playmakers
✗Fast B-take strats on Inferno

Key Changes

▸AK-47 first-4-bullet recoil tightened — favors controlled bursts over sprays
▸Inferno B-site smoke positions updated, closing common rush-smoke angles
▸No economy changes — force-buy timings remain unchanged
▸Shader compile performance boost reduces mid-match stuttering at pro events

Valorant— Patch 10.04

High Impact

Omen's rework makes him the premier controller pick, while the Vandal accuracy buff rewards disciplined aim. Jett-centric dash-heavy compositions lose their dominant edge at the top level.

Winners

✓Omen (controller mains)
✓Harbor slow-push setups
✓Vandal precision aimers
✓Default/setup-heavy teams

Losers

✗Jett entry fraggers
✗Dash-reliant duelist lineups
✗Phoenix flash-heavy playstyles

Key Changes

▸Omen Paranoia no longer blinds teammates — unlocks aggressive solo-queue and pro synergy
▸Omen Dark Cover ability cost reduced — more frequent smokes per round
▸Vandal first-shot accuracy up 4% airborne — rewards off-angle aerial peeking
▸Map pool rotation in effect — teams must prepare additional map-specific agent comps

League of Legends— Patch 15.6

Medium Impact

Cheaper Infinity Edge and a faster Rift Herald respawn push ADC carries and objective-control junglers to the forefront, while assassin mids and early-gank junglers fall behind the pace.

Winners

✓Marksman ADCs (Infinity Edge rush)
✓Ezreal (direct buff)
✓Objective-control junglers
✓Tank supports enabling bot-lane carry

Losers

✗Assassin midlaners (shorter Herald window)
✗Early-invade junglers
✗Poke-dominant supports

Key Changes

▸Infinity Edge total cost reduced 200g — enables faster power spikes for ADC champions
▸Rift Herald respawns 30s earlier — encourages faster tower-dive compositions
▸Ezreal Q base damage up and E cooldown reduced — elevated solo-queue and pro presence
▸Jungle camp XP re-balanced to reduce snowball advantage from early invades

Dota 2— Patch 7.38

Major Impact

Three new neutral items and a reworked Roshan pit fundamentally reshape draft priorities. Late-game farming carries surge in pro play while aggressive trilane supports and early-pressure heroes drop off sharply.

Winners

✓Late-game farming carries
✓Aghanim-scaling heroes
✓Supports with healing synergies
✓Roshan-focused strategies

Losers

✗Aggressive early-game heroes
✗Trilane support stacks
✗Pugna Nether Ward lineups
✗Push-heavy strategies

Key Changes

▸Three new neutral items: Tome of Aghanim, Gossamer Cape, Oakheart — reshapes item progression paths
▸Pugna Nether Ward reworked to reduce healing instead of dealing damage — kills healing-stack combos
▸Dire top-lane Roshan pit geography adjusted — changes Roshan contest and vision control dynamics
▸Map changes near river geography affect high-ground vision and smoke-gank approach routes

Overwatch 2— Season 15 Patch

Medium Impact

Venture's addition as a mobile melee DPS empowers dive-tank compositions, while Reinhardt nerfs and reduced support self-healing push bunker and poke comps out of the meta.

Winners

✓Dive tanks (Winston, D.Va)
✓Flanking DPS heroes
✓Venture (new hero)
✓Mobile support picks

Losers

✗Reinhardt bunker compositions
✗Poke/shield setups
✗Passive self-sustain supports
✗Long-range artillery comps

Key Changes

▸Venture added — melee DPS with underground tunnel creates new flank angles in ranked and pro play
▸Reinhardt Earthshatter radius reduced by 1m — weakens team-wipe potential in choke-hold setups
▸Support role passive self-healing reduced 20→15 HP/s — increases support vulnerability during dives
▸Tank role tuning continues iterative balance pass targeting dominant bunker archetypes

Meta Reports & Community Analysis

After a patch drops, these sites track win rates, pick rates, and meta shifts in real time.

Tracker.ggMulti-game stat tracker — Valorant, R6, Apex, Fortnite OP.GGLeague of Legends tier lists, champion win rates DotabuffDota 2 hero stats, meta picks, and match history HLTV.orgCS2 pro rankings, team stats, and match ratings LiquipediaEsports wiki covering tournaments, rosters, and patches across all games OverbuffOverwatch 2 hero pick and win rates by rank tier

How did the latest patch change team rankings?

See real-time standings updated hourly across all games.

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FAQ

When does CS2 release new patches?▾

CS2 patches are released by Valve irregularly, typically every few weeks to a month. Major operation updates and seasonal patches arrive a few times per year. Minor hotfixes can ship at any time. Always check the official Counter-Strike news page for the latest.

How do patches affect pro play and esports?▾

Patches can dramatically reshape the competitive meta. Weapon balance changes alter which guns are preferred, map updates affect tactics, and agent or hero reworks can shift team compositions entirely. Pro players and teams must adapt quickly — sometimes changing their entire strategy within days of a patch dropping before a major tournament.

How long after a patch before the new meta is solved?▾

It depends on the size of the patch and the game. For minor tweaks, the pro meta adjusts within days. For major overhauls — like a new Valorant episode or a large Dota 2 patch — it can take several weeks of tournaments before the community converges on optimal strategies.

Where can I see how patches impact team rankings?▾

After a significant patch, the best place to see impact is through tournament results and win-rate shifts tracked by sites like Tracker.gg, OP.GG, and Dotabuff. On esport.is, you can follow live match results and team rankings to see which teams adapt fastest post-patch.

Patch versions and dates shown are sourced from official game developers. Links open the official patch notes pages in a new tab. Page refreshes daily.

Patch Notes Tracker

Every esports game patch — all in one place. Direct links to official patch notes for CS2, Valorant, LoL, Dota 2, and all other covered titles. Bookmark this page to stay ahead of meta shifts.

Patch versions are manually verified. Links open official patch notes in a new tab. Page refreshes daily — if a new patch has just dropped, check official sources first.

FAQ

When does CS2 release new patches?▾

How do patches affect pro play and esports?▾

How long after a patch before the new meta is solved?▾

Where can I see how patches impact team rankings?▾