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Valorant has stayed successful over the years thanks to its regular updates, which keep bringing new content and gameplay changes. The game is divided into Episodes and Acts. Each Episode introduces major updates like new agents, maps, and features, keeping the game fresh and exciting for players.

Besides major updates, Valorant also gets smaller patches that improve quality of life, balance, and fix bugs. The latest patch, 9.03, includes several tweaks. It fixes issues with interacting with overlapping objects, so actions like using ropes are more reliable even if blocked by things like Cypher’s Spycam darts. The patch also adjusts how some agents' ground-spreading abilities work, such as Brimstone’s Incendiary and Viper's Snakebite, so their effects match their visual indicators better. Additionally, map-targeted abilities now have extra icons on the minimap to help players aim better with abilities like Brimstone’s Sky Smoke and Omen’s From The Shadows.

Valorant 9.03 Patch Notes Bring Fixes for PC & Console

The patch also includes specific fixes for both PC and console players. On PC, a bug where players had to hold [Tab] to enable the cursor during the pre-round has been fixed. For console players, the map Pearl is now available in Unrated and Swift Play queues, giving them more gameplay options. The update also fixes several bugs, including one where pressing an Ability button while defusing the Spike would switch to a weapon and another where opening the Ability map and Shop/Scoreboard at the same time could cause input issues.

The patch also contains various bug fixes for all platforms to improve stability and enhance the gameplay experience. As the hero shooter genre becomes more competitive this year, these updates are essential for keeping Valorant strong and providing a high-quality experience for players.

Valorant 9.03 Patch Notes: All Platforms

General updates: Improvements have been made to how overlapping objects interact. Actions should now work more reliably. For example, Cypher’s Spycam darts will no longer block you from attaching to a rope if you’re looking directly at it.

Agent updates:

Ground Spreading Abilities Improvements have been made to abilities like Brimstone’s Incendiary and Viper's Snakebite to ensure they spread more consistently and deal damage only where the visuals show.
Map Targeted Abilities Additional icons have been added to maps for abilities like Brimstone’s Sky Smoke and Omen’s From The Shadows, making targeting easier.
Sage’s Barrier Orb The placement preview for Barrier Orb now also appears on the minimap.

Performance update: The performance of Iso’s Kill Contract ability has been improved.

Bug Fixes:

General Fixed an issue where opening menus reset crouch/walk toggle states.
Gameplay Systems
  • Fixed a bug where gun names weren’t shown when pinging them on the ground.
  • Corrected a rare bug causing the defuse timer to show ‘-00.00’ at round end.
  • Fixed issues with Ability icons not appearing on the minimap for Observers and enemies not showing on the minimap in some cases.
    • Resolved overlapping text in the Combat Report and font size issues in certain languages.
  • Fixed auto re-scoping issues with Outlaw, Marshall, and Operator during reloads.
Maps
  • Abyss: Fixed issues with abilities clipping through shelves, utility being thrown off the map, text errors from Scions of the Hourglass, and minor visual issues with railings.
  • The Range: Corrected translation issues for certain words.

Valorant Update 9.03 Patch Notes: PC

Bug Fixes: Client - Combat Report: Fixed a bug where you had to hold [Tab] while pressing the cursor toggle button to enable the cursor during the pre-round.

Console:

Maps Pearl is now available in Unrated and Swift Play queues.
Known Issues
  • General:
    • Fixed a problem where opening the Ability map and Shop/Scoreboard at the same time could cause input issues.
    • Fixed an issue where pressing an Ability button while defusing the Spike would switch to a weapon.
  • Agents:
    • Harbor: Fixed a bug causing Harbor’s High Tide wall to end too early.
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