The RankSurge Patch Notes Tracker will summarize every update for Valorant, League of Legends, CS2, Deadlock, Destiny 2, Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2, focusing on what changes for ranked: balance, ranked rules and map pools. Each summary will link to the official notes and to the tier lists it affects.
Launching soon. Patch summaries launch with the stats service, so every change comes paired with real performance data. Get notified when it goes live.
What goes into each patch summary?
Ranked changes
Changes to points, placements, divisions or queue rules, called out at the top.
Balance buffs and nerfs
Which agents, heroes, champions or weapons moved, and in which direction.
Maps and modes
Map pool rotations, new maps and mode changes that touch competitive play.
Every summary links back to the publisher's official notes. When numbers matter, the official notes are the source of truth.
How often does each game patch?
| Game | Typical cadence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| League of Legends | About every two weeks, 24 patches planned in 2026 | esports.net, January 2026 |
| Valorant | Generally about every two weeks | Talkesport, September 2025 |
| Overwatch 2 | Seasons typically last nine weeks | Blizzard, Season 20 post |
| Marvel Rivals | Two-month seasons, balance at start and mid-season | Icy Veins, April 2025; Automaton |
| Counter-Strike 2 | No fixed public schedule | Valve releases as ready |
| Deadlock | No fixed public schedule | Valve releases as ready |
| Destiny 2 | Tied to seasonal and expansion content | Bungie release cadence |
Do hotfixes count?
Yes, when they touch ranked play. Most publishers ship small fixes between scheduled patches, and we will log the ones that change balance or ranked rules.
How do patches affect your rank?
A nerf to your main can drop your win rate overnight, and a ranked system tweak can change how fast you climb. Reading the summary before you queue saves you from learning the hard way.
After a big patch, give the meta a few days. Early win rates come from small samples, so our tier lists will mark new placements as provisional.
Where do patch changes show up on RankSurge?
See their effect on Tier Lists, adjust your plan in the Rank Goal Planner, and check your own results with the Player Lookup. Game hubs like League of Legends stats and Marvel Rivals stats will link to their latest patch summary.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Patch Notes Tracker cover?
It will summarize each patch for all seven RankSurge games: Valorant, League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Deadlock, Destiny 2, Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2. Each summary will focus on what matters for ranked play, such as balance changes, ranked system updates and map pool changes, and link to the publisher's official notes for the full detail.
How often does League of Legends patch?
League of Legends patches on a roughly two-week cadence, usually midweek. Riot's 2026 schedule has 24 numbered patches, 26.01 through 26.24, with a couple of three-week gaps, according to a January 2026 esports.net summary of the schedule. Riot can also push hotfixes between scheduled patches, and dates can shift, so we will always date each summary.
How often do Valorant, Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals update?
Valorant has generally patched about every two weeks, with bigger content at the start of each act. Blizzard describes a typical Overwatch 2 season as nine weeks long. Marvel Rivals moved to two-month seasons starting with Season 3 in July 2025, with balance updates at the start and middle of each season. All three can add hotfixes in between.
How often do CS2, Deadlock and Destiny 2 patch?
Counter-Strike 2 and Deadlock do not follow a fixed public schedule. Valve ships updates when they are ready, ranging from small fixes to large gameplay overhauls. Destiny 2 updates around its seasonal and expansion content, with balance changes and hotfixes in between. The tracker will note each one as it lands.
Why do patches matter for ranked?
Balance changes move win rates, which shifts tier lists and what you will face in ranked. Ranked system updates can change how points are earned or how ranks are placed. A short summary helps you adjust picks quickly instead of discovering a nerf mid-match. Patch summaries will feed directly into our tier lists.
Is the Patch Notes Tracker live yet?
Patch summaries launch alongside the RankSurge stats service so we can pair each change with real performance data. Until then, check each publisher's official patch notes for the full details of every change. Join the newsletter and we will let you know when patch coverage starts for your game, starting with the first launch wave.
