The latest Valorant update, version 9.02, released in August 2024, brings several changes and improvements across all platforms, particularly focusing on enhancing the console experience. Here are the key updates:
General Updates
- Basic Training and The Range: These features, initially available on consoles, are now accessible on PC. New players must complete the tutorial and can participate in Bot Training Matches, while existing players can access these through the Practice menu (Gameranx) (ComicBook).
- Combat Report: The in-game combat report has received a visual refresh and is now visible during the Buy Phase by default (ComicBook) (Gameranx).
Agent Updates
- Toggleable Abilities: Certain abilities that require pressing and holding a button can now be toggled to allow free steering while active. This applies to abilities like Harbor’s High Tide and Phoenix’s Fire Wall (ComicBook) (Gameranx).
- Neon: Fixed a bug where Neon’s hitbox could become misaligned during sliding (ComicBook) (Gameranx).
- Sova: Adjustments to Sova’s Hunter’s Fury, which now applies less drag, offering more control over the charge’s duration (Gameranx) (Gameranx).
Map Updates
- Abyss and Sunset: Fixed several issues where the Spike could get stuck, and players could exploit certain areas. Specifically, jumping on a tall box in A Alley is no longer possible (Gameranx) (ComicBook).
Social Updates
- Added platform information in the social panel, making it clearer when a friend is playing on a different platform (Gameranx) (Gameranx).
Premier Updates
- Adjustments to the playoff structure, including map picks and bans before agent selection, and best of three finals in certain divisions (ComicBook) (Gameranx).
Bug Fixes and Known Issues
- Fixed several bugs, including issues with the Premier standings page and gameplay systems. Some known issues, such as missing headers in the Combat Report, are scheduled for resolution in upcoming releases (ComicBook) (Gameranx).
This update focuses on refining the gameplay experience by addressing bugs, enhancing features, and improving cross-platform functionality (ComicBook) (Gameranx). For more detailed patch notes, you can visit Gameranx or ComicBook.
