Valorant has recently received an update that focuses on gameplay optimization and quality-of-life changes. While there are no major changes to the game, the update includes several notable updates that players can get excited about.
One of the most significant changes is the addition of new voice and interaction lines for Sage, a popular agent in Valorant. Additionally, the update addresses the issue of long load times by optimizing the loading of accessories. Another important update is the active monitoring of competitive matches by Riot to prevent players from boosting their ranks using bots and other players. To curb this issue, Riot has implemented a system that only allows certain ranks to play with each other in competitive modes.
GENERAL UPDATES
The latest update to Valorant brings some general updates that players will surely appreciate. One of the most significant updates is the change in how accessories are loaded, such as gun buddies and weapon skins. This update is expected to reduce load times, which will ultimately improve the overall gaming experience. The update is set to land mid-patch, so players can expect to see it soon.
Another update is for Sage, who has received updated voice lines and added interaction lines with more Agents. This will bring more depth to the game’s characters and improve the overall gameplay experience.
In an effort to protect against competitive rank boosting with bots and real players, Riot Games has introduced restrictions where Ascendant players and higher can only invite players with Platinum rank and higher to their competitive party. The developers will continue to actively monitor botting abuse and ban any accounts suspicious of this behavior.
The gameplay systems have also received some updates. Back-end updates for Combat Reports were made to fix instances where all the correct information wasn’t showing. The developers ask players to report any weird behaviors, especially after death and pre-round start.
Furthermore, several bug fixes were made to gameplay systems. A rare bug where players would be revealed unintentionally in places where they shouldn’t be seen after purchasing a weapon was fixed. The Spike plant and defuse UI bar now appear for minimal HUD observers, and vision cones no longer flicker at the start of a round on Sunset.
Overall, these general updates show that Riot Games is committed to improving the Valorant gaming experience for players. Players can expect more updates in the future as the developers continue to monitor and improve the game.
