Discover the Latest in VALORANT with Patch 8.01 | Update Highlights and Notes
Unveiling the much-anticipated VALORANT Patch 8.01! This update introduces a range of changes, including map and agent updates, system improvements, and several bug fixes. Dive into the details of VALORANT’s 8.01 Patch Notes to stay ahead of the game.
VALORANT 8.01 Patch Notes:
- Map Updates
- Agent Updates
Map Updates 8.01
BREEZE:
- Reopened A Site for new strategic possibilities.
Agent Updates 8.01
SKYE:
- Guiding Light (E): The ability to reload during the duration of Guiding Light has been removed. This adjustment aims to make decision-making challenging for Skye players, providing advantages in both conflicts and information gathering. Skye will now need to sacrifice some efficiency in different scenarios to utilize Guiding Light for early-round information.
- The blinding effect of Skye’s flash ability now activates automatically at the end of its duration, requiring more thoughtful use when deploying fake flashbangs. Additionally, Guiding Light (E) can now be flown to its maximum range, making it easier to get value from the ability even in this state.
ISO:
- Steel Resolve (E):
- Increased the duration of the orbs on the map: 2 seconds >>> 3 seconds.
- Extended the initial boost and shield duration: 15 seconds >>> 20 seconds.
- Reduced the width of the shield: 120 >>> 100.
- C Site (C):
- Reduced the cost: 250 >>> 200.
RAZE:
- Boom Bot (Q):
- Raze’s Boom Bot now produces more sound when flying towards you.
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VALORANT 8.01 Patch Notes
- Gameplay System Updates
- Performance Enhancements
- Bug Fixes
Gameplay System Updates: 8.01 Patch Notes
Jump-Throw Ability Consistency:
- Implemented a feature allowing more consistent replication of sequences involving throwing a jump-activated ability. If you issue the command to throw an ability within 100 ms of jumping, the thrown ability will consistently behave with the same acceleration. This ensures stability when landing in the same position.
While most jump-thrown ability sequences will continue to work as before, some adjustments may be needed for specific sequences.
Performance Enhancements: 8.01 Patch Notes
- Optimized file read/write performance, resulting in improved game launch and match loading times.
Bug Fixes: 8.01 Patch Notes
Gekko:
- Resolved an issue causing Zorba’s (X) explosion to not affect enemies due to certain corner shapes.
ISO:
- Energetic orbs from Iso will now appear when hitting training bots in Poligon. These orbs will not appear in Shooting Tests.
Reyna:
- Energetic orbs from Reyna will now appear when hitting training bots in Poligon. These orbs will not appear in Shooting Tests.
- Fixed an issue during the transition from examining Outlaw to scoping in.
Chamber:
- Fixed the bullet traces for Chamber’s Sharp Style (X) ability and Operator’s wall-penetrating shots.
- Addressed a visual bug causing the mini-map to display a visual effect similar to Omen’s From the Shadows (X) ability when entering a match.
- Fixed an issue where the white circular indicator for Spike on the mini-map would not be visible when left at the edge of a player’s mini-map.
Breeze:
- Fixed an issue causing the A Site door to be open at the beginning of the round.
Lotus:
- Addressed a bug allowing players to climb on top of the broken column in C Site.
Icebox:
- Fixed an issue allowing players to climb on top of the container in B Green.
Split:
- Fixed a bug allowing players to climb on top of the ventilation pipes in B Garage.
Team Deathmatch:
- Resolved an issue where Outlaw did not come with backup ammo when picked up from a weapon point.
Premier:
- Fixed an error causing cut and rank visuals not to appear when first entering the Rankings tab.
- Addressed a bug causing teams to not appear in the Rankings tab despite completing their initial matches.
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