Riot Games has rolled out Valorant Patch 10.02, focusing on refining gameplay stability and addressing persistent bugs. While the update doesn’t introduce major content changes, it delivers essential fixes that ensure a smoother competitive experience—especially with VCT Masters Bangkok fast approaching.
Key Fixes for Gameplay and Agents
One of the most crucial fixes in this patch resolves an issue with Regen Shields, which previously allowed players to survive lethal damage under specific conditions. This adjustment ensures that damage interactions function as intended, eliminating unfair survivability exploits. Additionally, the fix addresses a related issue where Clove’s Pick Me Up ability, when combined with Regen Shields, could allow them to endure fatal hits.
Agent-Specific Adjustments
A few agents have also received targeted bug fixes to enhance their functionality:
- Vyse: Her Arc Rose and Razorvine abilities will no longer display incorrectly on certain water surfaces.
- Tejo: A rare glitch that let players survive the full duration of Armageddon has been corrected.
- Killjoy:
- Her recall indicator on the minimap will now always be visible.
- Alarmbot’s pathing logic has been refined, allowing it to seek out enemies standing on ledges rather than attempting inefficient movement paths.
Gameplay and UI Improvements
- Observers will now see accurate team outline colors instead of occasional inconsistencies.
- In Premier Mode (PC Only), several UI-related issues have been resolved:
- Long team names will no longer overlap in the playoff bracket.
- Standings dropdown menus now display text properly.
- Division names in match history will be correctly aligned.
Impact on Competitive Play
While Patch 10.02 does not introduce new weapons, agents, or major balance shifts, it significantly refines gameplay clarity and consistency ahead of the upcoming VCT Masters Bangkok. With these improvements, both professional and casual players can expect a more polished experience heading into the next phase of competitive Valorant. Riot Games continues to monitor the game’s performance and will likely introduce further updates to ensure optimal gameplay stability.