Riot Games has taken swift action to disable certain weapon skins in Valorant after players discovered a wall hack glitch associated with them, most notably affecting the newest Mystbloom skin.
Disabled Skins and Response
Riot has temporarily disabled “some levels” of the following skins:
- Mystbloom
- Magepunk 3
- Imperium
- Primordium
A hotfix specifically addressing the issue with the Mystbloom skin is scheduled for deployment later today. Riot is actively working on fixes for the other affected Valorant skin lines.
We are aware of a bug showing up in various skinlines that allows players to see the outline of the enemy team through walls. A hotfix for Mystbloom is being pushed out later today. While we work on fixes for the other skinlines, some levels on the following skins will be…
— VALORANT (@VALORANT) May 2, 2024
Discovery and Impact
Players uncovered that using the inspect weapon animation with these skins could inadvertently reveal enemy player outlines through walls, provided the player was close enough to the wall.
This unexpected effect was quickly brought to light by Team Liquid streamer AverageJonas, whose viral clip showcasing the Mystbloom skin’s accidental wall hack buff garnered attention.
Community Response
The community responded swiftly, testing various premium skins in the training range to identify any similar issues. While jokes circulated, such as Sentinels claiming their Classic skin was affected, Riot reassured players that the incident was not intentional and pledged its commitment to avoiding pay-to-win mechanics in Valorant.
The Primordium bundle also gives you wallhacks just like the Mystbloom bundle 💀 pic.twitter.com/CaTvCpzNsc
— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) May 2, 2024
Purchasing Availability
Despite being disabled for gameplay, the full Mystbloom bundle remains available for purchase in the Valorant store.
Riot’s prompt response underscores its dedication to maintaining fair gameplay and preserving the integrity of Valorant’s competitive environment. Stay tuned for updates as Riot continues to address and resolve these issues.
Conclusion
Riot’s prompt response underscores its dedication to maintaining fair gameplay and preserving the integrity of Valorant’s competitive environment.
With the disabled skins still available for purchase, Riot’s commitment to swiftly addressing player concerns highlights its proactive approach to ensuring a positive gameplay experience for all Valorant enthusiasts. Stay tuned for updates as Riot continues to address and resolve these issues.