Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Patch Notes, Valorant Gameplay
by Naveenkumar
Updated Mar 06, 2024
Valorant
Valorant is a free game where players shoot and strategize in a virtual world. It was made by Riot Games for computers. The game was first mentioned in October 2019 and then opened for some players to try in April 2020. It officially came out in June 2020. The people who made the game started working on it back in 2014. Valorant is similar to Counter-Strike, another popular shooting game. It has things like a buy menu, spray patterns, and it's harder to aim when you're moving.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Patch Notes
MODES UPDATES
- Added character portraits and minimap icons for Training Bots in the Range.
PREMIER UPDATES
A new Stage of Premier starts! Here’s what’s new:
- No more enrollment! You can make a team and start playing at any time in the Stage.
- Provisional divisions are shown immediately upon team creation, update whenever the roster or Zone changes, and are locked in once your team plays your first match of the Stage.
- Teams can change their Zone anytime before they play their first match of the Stage.
- Weekly matches now have rematch protection, so you won’t face the same team twice in a Stage (unless you’ve been in queue a long time).
- You can only play 2 matches per week, so no jumping between teams as a free agent within the same week.
- Standings show Playoff results once Playoffs start and lock in 48 hours after Playoffs end.
ESPORTS FEATURES
Masters Madrid is right around the corner, and we have a few updates for the Esports Hub:
- As Kickoff concludes and teams secure their place at Masters Madrid, the Global Events tab of the Hub will unlock, letting you explore participating teams, schedules and the new format.
- You can check out the Swiss Bracket page for Groups and watch teams qualify for the Playoffs.
BUG FIXES
Agent
- Fixed known cases where KAY/O’s ZERO/point (E) would sometimes report inaccurate information. Please report any further instances.
- Fixed a bug where if you were revived by Sage’s Resurrection (X), you would be nudged slightly at the end of the animation.
- Fixed a bug where bullets could pass through the corners of Sage's Barrier Orb (C).
Esports Features
- Fixed a bug where the Esports Hub Schedule was not automatically taking you to the current day.
- Fixed a visual bug in the Play In Groups Bracket that showed duplicate information.
Gameplay Systems
- Fixed a bug with abilities extending past the minimap widget such as Killjoy’s Lockdown (X).
Premier
- Fixed a bug where the start button wouldn’t update immediately if you’re in the lobby when an event starts.
KNOWN ISSUES
Premier
- A team creation deadline is sometimes displayed on the Premier hub. There is no longer a deadline for team creation - feel free to create at any time in the Stage!
Valorant Gameplay
Valorant is a game where teams of players fight in a futuristic setting. Each player picks a character, called an Agent, with unique abilities. The game has two teams, with five players on each team, and they take turns attacking and defending. Players earn money in the game by winning rounds or completing objectives, which they can use to buy better weapons and abilities. There are different types of guns like pistols, rifles, and shotguns, each with its own shooting style. There are also 23 different Agents to choose from, but players need to unlock most of them by earning in-game currency or by purchasing them with real money.
Valorant Episode 8 Trailer
Valorant Overview
Developer |
Riot Games |
Publisher |
Riot Games |
Director |
David Nottingham |
Andy Ho |
|
Joe Ziegler (former) |
|
Producer |
Anna Donlon |
John Goscicki |
|
Designer |
Trevor Romleski |
Salvatore Garozzo |
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Programmer |
Paul Chamberlain |
Dave Heironymus |
|
David Straily |
|
Artist |
Moby Francke |
Composer |
Jesse Harlin |
Engine |
Unreal Engine 4 |
Platform |
Windows |
Release |
June 2, 2020 |
Genre |
Hero shooter |
Tactical shooter |
|
Mode |
Multiplayer |
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Patch Notes-FAQs
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 brings various updates to modes, premier features, esports, bug fixes, and known issues.
Premier updates include no more enrollment required, rematch protection for weekly matches, and immediate display of provisional divisions upon team creation.
The Esports Hub now includes information about Masters Madrid and a Swiss Bracket page for Groups.
Bug fixes include issues with Agent abilities, esports features, and gameplay systems.
Yes, a team creation deadline may be displayed on the Premier hub, but there is no longer a deadline for team creation.