On the official Riot Games website, information and details regarding the upcoming Valorant 8.01 patch have been revealed. This time, the changes will affect the Breeze map, some agents, game system updates, player behavior, and the correction of various errors.
Here's a brief summary of the patch notes
Agents
Sky
- "Guiding Light" no longer restores charges during a round.
- "Guiding Light" now automatically activates a flash upon expiration.
- When a seeker approaches the target, the selected player will now see a yellow indicator indicating the direction.
Iso
- Duration of the destructible sphere presence increased from 2 to 3 seconds.
- Duration of enhancement and shield increased from 15 to 20 seconds.
- Shield width reduced from 120 to 100.
- Special Situation (C) cost reduced from 250 to 200.
Raze
- "Boom Bot" (Q) now increases movement sound if Raze moves through the air using "Boom Bot" and approaches you.
Gameplay and technical improvements
Some technical errors have been fixed, enhancing the overall performance of the game, and new mechanics have been introduced.
- Added a grenade throw accuracy enhancement mechanic.
- The HRTF function will now work when the corresponding option is selected, utilizing "Stereo" speaker configuration.
- Loading times for the game and match have been reduced through file optimization.
Bug аixes
Agents
- Gekko – Fixed an issue where the "Boom" (X) explosion didn't affect enemies due to spatial geometry.
- Iso – Iso's energy spheres will now appear after destroying training bots in the shooting range. However, they still won't appear during shooting trial sessions.
- Reyna – Reyna's soul spheres will now appear after destroying training bots in the shooting range. However, they still won't appear during shooting trial sessions.
Gameplay
- Fixed a transition error from observing to aiming when using Outlaw.
- Fixed bullet traces penetrating corners when using "Showstopper" (X) Chamber and firing with Operator.
- Fixed a visual display error on the mini-map where, during the initial match load, players saw a visual effect resembling the "Shrouded Step" (X) Omen ability.
Maps
- Breeze – Fixed an issue where the door of Site A was initially in the open position.
- Lotus – Fixed an issue where standing on the top of a collapsed column on point C was possible.
- Icebox – Fixed an issue where standing on the container at Green B was possible.
- Split – Fixed an issue where standing on the ventilation pipe in Garage B was possible.
Premier
- Fixed an error where clicking on your zone or division in the Premier results table did not load your zone or division.
- Fixed an error where teams did not appear on the "Leaderboard" tab immediately after a seasonal match.
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