| Game | Version | Rule change |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | Ch.3 S3 (2022) | Zero Build mode added — no building; shield recharge + parkour kit. |
| Fortnite | Ch.4 S3 (2023) | Open Ranked launched with hidden MMR lobbies + ranked points. |
| Fortnite | Ch.5 (Dec 2023) | Movement rework: sprint, expanded slides, Mantis kick; Ballistic later added. |
| Apex Legends | Season 14 (2022) | Two-split ranked structure; rewards from highest rank across splits. |
| Apex Legends | Season 25 (2026) | Current season; entry-cost / kill-point tuning per split. |
| Valorant | 2023 | Premier mode added; competitive kept 13-round halves + MMR placement. |
| Valorant | Episode 9 / v9.x | Current act; agent + map pool rotations, anti-cheat updates. |
| CS2 | Sept 2023 | MR12, universal armor, sub-tick networking, Premier rating, map revamps. |
| COD Warzone | 2022 (Warzone 2.0) | New Gulag 1v1 + circle collapse; loadout changes. |
| COD Warzone | 2024 | Boots-on-the-ground revert; current season ruleset. |
| Marvel Rivals | Season 0 (Dec 2024) | Launch: Convoy + Convergence 6v6 objective modes, Competitive rank. |
| Marvel Rivals | Season 3 (2026) | Current season; hero roster + balance rule updates. |
Patch Rule-Change Timeline
How competitive rules changed across major patches for the biggest titles. Pinned to official patch notes; retrieval 2026-08-11.
Direct answerRule-changing patches: Fortnite Zero Build (Ch.3 S3, 2022) and Ranked (Ch.4 S3, 2023); CS2 MR12 + sub-tick (Sept 2023); Apex two-split ranked (Season 14, 2022); Valorant Premier (2023).Source: official patch notes per title. Retrieval date: 2026-08-11.
Source: official patch notes (Fortnite, Apex Legends, Valorant, CS2, Call of Duty, Marvel Rivals). Retrieval date: 2026-08-11.