Valorant new Patches are introduced in episode eight and some minor changes are made by the developers. There are not any major changes in the game as some minor details are updated so far. As compared to the other patches these patches as small but Patch 8.03 somehow brings more unique changes. Features like esports and Stores are updated and some Agents will make a big impact on the game with upgraded features.
Valorant patch notes 8.02
From February 16, the kickoff matches will begin in the Americas, followed by the EMEA, China, and the Pacific. EMEA will be starting on February 20th, China will start on February 22nd, and in the Pacific, kickoff matches will start on February 17th. Users will be able to trace the timing of the matches and can make an entry to the stream right away.
Cosmetic Update
⦁ There is an art update for Snakebite Shorty Skin also.
Esports Update
⦁ In the hub, VCT Masters Madrid which is a global event will be unlocked which will offer brackets and tournament visualization.
⦁ There will also be a live tag as well schedule page that will let you know when matches are being played.
⦁ The big update is the return of the Esports Hub for the VCT 2024 with better and improvised features and factors as they will cover the live matches, team rankings, and game client schedules.
Valorant patch notes 8.03
On Monday, February 21st, Patch 8.03 is going to be released. Usually, the updates are released on Tuesday but this delay was for alignment of the patch drop.
Players will be able to show their spirit to their dearest team in the game. As the VCT season is starting, users will be able to show their spirit and assist their favorite team and the players as well. Capsule bundles are here to purchase.
Esports Updates
⦁ Players can preview each team’s capsule Bundle in the team tab.
⦁ To support their favorite team, players will be able to purchase the Capsule bundle.
Performance Updates
They create the time that takes for the main menu to show up after launching the game quickly by getting rid of the stalls in Patch 8.02
Store Updates
⦁ The Store of the Esports will be live broadcasting
⦁ 50% of the profits will be earned by the teams from their Capsules
⦁ Gun buddy, Spray, classic, and a Players card are included in the Capsule
⦁ Capsules can be purchased from the store tab in Esports and people will be able to support their favorite team with the help of VCT Team Capsules.
What else has Valorant included in Patch 8.03?
⦁ Aside from chamber buff, Patch 8.03 includes some fascinating additions to Valorant lore.
⦁ The minor updates and easter eggs agent will be discovered by the player while playing Valorant Patch 8.03
Lore Additions
⦁ Players can read an email from the chamber containing a charming review of the new Outlaw gun and it has Chamber’s full approval.
⦁ Cypher and Fade will send the voice notes and players can listen to them regarding the new butterfly-themed “Smokedancer” agent and Disappearance of the Omen.
General Update Difference between 8.02 & 8.03
In Patch 8.02, Valorant commences Skin art updates, Viper poison cloud, UI Tweaks, and VCT 2024 Esports Hub. The gameplay system and Player behavior which have the bugs previously are also updated to a better performance. Patch 8.02 is a smaller and lighter update as compared to the last Patch. The developer’s main goal is to make some slight adjustments in Valorant which will make the gameplay experience much better.
In Patch, 8.03, Valorant brings some updates regarding Chamber buff, Chamber tour De force, new voice lines are updated for Breach and some interaction lines are added with agents like Gekko, Harbor, and Deadlock. Patch 8.03 also updates some Esports features like Teams Tab and they also revise store updates. The developers in Patch 8.03 also removed the bug for the agent, Gameplay system, and competitive. There were some bugs while playing in the Sunset match which has been fixed in Patch 8.03.
Note: Check out the latest Valorant agent tier list to see how these changes may impact your strategies and team compositions!
AGENT UPDATE In 8.02
⦁ Valorant Patch Notes 8.02 is very short as the Viper has got some art updates mainly with her poison Cloud which is Q Grenade.
⦁ Decay debuff has also been updated to be clear and visible.
AGENT UPDATE In 8.03
Valorant Patch 8.03 includes Chamber Buffs, teases a new Agent, and more. Valorant Patch 8.03 is here to restore the Chamber’s place in the meta. There is an upcoming agent “Smokerdancer” and the interaction with the Esports.
Chamber Update
Chamber’s buff is coming in Patch 8.03. Chamber is one of the Valorant’s most volatile agents. The French sniper has seen every side of the meta from his unstoppable reign after his introduction to a severe nerf-banishing to the depths of agent pick rates.
Patch 8.03 intends to make the chamber more viable and competitive Sentinel. He can consistently hold team territory invaders with a stronger ultimate and cheaper headhunter.
Chamber Buffs
Headhunter’s cost will decrease from 150 to 100 Credits.
Tour De Force
From 0.7 to 0.9 the Tour De Force’s fire rate has enhanced. This isn’t quite as fast as it used to be. Chambers ultimately used to fire at 1.2 so almost twice as fast as it currently is. The new value of 0.9 is sort of in between the Nerf Rate and what it used to be.
According to Developers: Continuing with our recent focus on sharpening the strengths and weaknesses of the Sentinel role, this update aims to push the Chamber’s ability to hold territory with its unique arsenal of weapons. The changes should provide you more access to the Headhunter (Q) as a save or sidearm without draining your econ, and increase the clear strength of Chamber’s ultimate compared to the Operator.
Breach Update
Breach new voice lines upgraded & interaction in Patch 8.03 and agents like Gekko, Harbor, and Deadlock will also be added to the interaction line.
New Agents Teases
⦁ A butterfly-themed player card teasing Valorant’s new Smokerdancer agent.
New Agent Tier List patch 8.03
| Tier | Agent |
|---|---|
| S-tier | Viper, Omen, Raze |
| A-tier | Killjoy, Yoru, Cypher, Reyna, Harbor, Sova, Omen, Chamber |
| B-tier | Brimstone, Breach, Neon, Sage, Phoenix |
| C-tier | Gekko, Fade, Deadlock |
| D-tier | Iso |
Viper is going to stay on S-tier unless we get a weird map pool but there are maps where Viper needed. Icebox and Breeze are one of these maps. Raze is the best duelist as she is great for taking space on site. Decent at breaking utility although not as good as she was once. Raze is one of the best-ranked characters as well as one of the best solo carrier characters as well.
Iso did receive some buffs recently unfortunately character has been underperforming. The shootable ORB duration increased by 2 to 3 seconds. Initial Buff and shield duration increased from 15 to 20. Shield Width was reduced from 250 to 200.
Bug Fixes in Patch 8.02
Gameplay System
⦁ Remove the problem with the Auto Re-enter Scope setting not upgrading fully
⦁ Remove the issue with the Kill feed not numbering correctly with the area-of-effect abilities that eliminate many players
Player Behavior
Remove the issue where the links to the terms of service and penalties and Ban FAQ were not localized to their regions.
Bug Fixes in patch 8.03
Many of the bugs have been resolved in Patch 8.03 including Bugs in Sunset Map, Premier, and Gameplay Bug.
Fix Bug in Sunset Map
⦁ Remove the bug where players can make a big jump to the peak of the Phone booth in A Lobby.
⦁ Resolve the bug where attackers will be able to shatter the Cypher’s Trapwire (C) in B Main from Mid.
⦁ A fence is adjusted in the A Elbow which will fix the problem when players shoot through the top section.
Agent
⦁ Fix the problem where Agents would look like they were being nearsighted in the third person for a very short time if they destroyed Reyna’s Leer (C) right after it became shootable.
Competitive
⦁ Resolve the issue where in the end-of-game summary, kills per round were incorrectly rounding up previously in Valorant.
Gameplay System
⦁ Fixed an issue in the scoreboard tab with ultimate charges being covered by a very long username
Premier
⦁ Previously the Zone displayed in Standings did not exactly match the one selected is also fixed in Patch 8.03
FAQ’s (Patch 8.02 – 8.03)
The Esports hub allows the users to get access to VCT Format information and official Live stream. Esports Hub also includes real-time updates on the match and standings of each team and match Schedules.
Patch 8.02 is small and brings the updates in agent visuals, UI Tweaks, and upgradation in Cosmetics along with an update of removing bugs in gameplay.
Some players are claiming that with this update the FPS got low. The average FPS is 300-400 and after the update, some players are getting 190-300 FPS.
Players can Get the Capsules by purchasing them and these capsules will be used to support their favorite team as half of the profit will be earned with respect to the capsule.