VALORANT patch 8.02 has been released, and Riot Games revealed the patch notes that sums up the latest updates for the popular tactical shooter. After a major patch 8.01 that nerfed Skye, the latest patch is on the lighter side, with certain visual changes related to Agents and cosmetics, and minor changes to the in-game UI.
The Esports Hub is also back for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024 season, which means players can easily access the latest information regarding upcoming matches, the entire schedule of events, and the position of their favorite pro teams across various leagues in the world.
Some of the visuals include an update to the Snakebite Shorty, and you can check out the comparison image (via Shiick) below:
VALORANT Update 8.02 Patch Notes
Check out the complete Valorant 8.02 patch notes from Riot Games:
Agent Updates
Viper
Viper’s Poison Cloud (Q) grenade has received an art update.
Misc.
The visuals for our Decay debuff have been updated to be clearer and readily visible.
Cosmetic Updates
The Snakebite Shorty has received an art update.
Esports Features
Esports Hub
The Esports Hub is back for all of VCT 2024 with new and improved features!
You can learn more about the full VCT format and follow along as our partnered teams compete in the four International Leagues, starting with VCT Kickoff.
Kickoff matches begin on February 16th with VCT Americas. VCT Pacific, EMEA and China will follow shortly after.
As we progress throughout the season, global events like VCT Masters Madrid will unlock in the hub with even better tournament visualizations and brackets so you can keep up with all the action.
Our live tag and filterable schedule page will let you know when matches are being played, and you can click out to the official streams directly from within the client.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay Systems
Fixed an issue with killfeed not numbering correctly with area-of-effect abilities that kill multiple people.
Fixed an issue with Auto Re-Enter Scope setting not updating properly.
Player Behavior
Fixed an issue where the links to the Terms of Service and Penalties and Bans FAQ were not localized to their respective regions.
We can expect the newly-revealed Xerofang weapon skin bundle to be available in the next update. You can check out the reveal video from the official VALORANT YouTube channel below:
The VCT Kickoff matches are scheduled to begin on February 16, 2024 with VCT Americas. VCT Pacific, EMEA and China.
