The latest Valorant patch, 9.04, marks the end of Episode 9 Act 1 and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in Riot Games’ popular first-person shooter. This update introduces Vyse, the newest Sentinel Agent, along with a plethora of bug fixes and general improvements across all platforms.
Whether you’re playing on PC or console, there’s plenty to unpack in this patch. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in Valorant 9.04.
Key Highlights of Valorant Patch 9.04
New Agent: Vyse
- Vyse Goes Live: The highly anticipated Sentinel, Vyse, is now available for players. Vyse will be released to different regions in a staggered rollout starting from August 28 at 1 p.m. PT.
General Updates
- Unlimited Abilities Cheat: This cheat now adds 100% fuel and removes any fuel consumption for Neon’s High Gear, Skye’s Regrowth, and Viper’s Toxic Screen and Poison Cloud.
Bug Fixes
Agent-Specific Fixes
- Skye: Fixed an issue where Seekers would not consume Ultimate Points under certain conditions.
- Neon: Corrected a bug where Neon could slide into the barrier at the start of a round, gaining an unintended free slide charge.
- KAY/O: Resolved a glitch with Flash/Drive that caused a second explosion if thrown behind a wall.
Gameplay Systems
- Combat Report: Multiple fixes were made, including issues with spike icons not appearing when killed by spike explosion damage, minimap coverage errors, and scoreboard inaccuracies.
Map Updates
- Abyss: Adjustments were made to several areas to prevent agent abilities from going through walls and to increase the visibility of pre-round barriers.
- Icebox: Fixed a geometry gap in A Main.
- Lotus: Addressed a visual bug where agents appeared to float next to the rope when using the ascender line.
PC-Specific Updates
- Tactical Timeouts: In Premier and Tournament Mode Custom Games, teams now have two tactical timeouts per match, with an additional timeout if the game goes into overtime.
- Combat Report: Pressing M3 now opens the additional details panel of the combat report.
- Premier: Resolved scheduling inconsistencies and other minor bugs.
Console-Specific Updates
- Sova: Adjusted Hunter’s Fury to reduce spikes in rotational speed after firing each shot.
- Astra: Improved Cosmic Divide’s wall placement, giving players better control.
- Map Rotation: Split has been added to the Unrated and Swift Play queues.
Conclusion
Valorant’s 9.04 patch brings a host of improvements and the exciting addition of Vyse to the Agent roster. With the end of Episode 9 Act 1 and the start of Act 2, players can expect a more refined gameplay experience with these fixes and updates.
Whether you’re battling it out on PC or console, this patch ensures that your gameplay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
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