Riot Games released the patch notes for VALORANT 8.04 just before the start of the new Act. Here are all the game mode changes, bug fixes, and upcoming changes coming to the game.
VALORANT Episode 8 Act 2 is almost around the corner, and players are eager to find out what new features and changes are coming to the game. With the new patch 8.04 update, Riot Games is changing the game modes ahead of the VCT Masters Madrid and fixing some bugs in VALORANT.
Earlier in March 2024, VALORANT Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass skins, player cards, and other items were leaked thanks to ValorLeaks. In addition, thanks to the leaker, we came to know about another skin bundle called Fortune’s Hand. Riot Games may introduce a new Agent in Episode 8 Act 2, and it is rumored that the new Agent could be a Controller.
VALORANT Episode 8 Act 2 is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2024. The early patch notes will give you an overview of what to expect in the new act, and more changes will come during the new Episode. Here are the detailed patch notes for the VALORANT 8.04 update.
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VALORANT 8.04 Early Patch Notes
Modes Update
The Range
- Added character portraits and minimap icons for Training Bots in the Range.
Premier Updates
A New Stage of Premier will begin in patch 8.04 with a few updates:
- No more enrollment! Players can make a team and start playing at any time in the Stage.
- Provisional divisions are shown immediately upon team creation, update whenever the roster or Zone changes, and are locked in once your team plays your first match of the Stage.
- Teams can change their Zone anytime before they play their first match of the Stage.
- Weekly matches now have rematch protection, so you won’t face the same team twice in a Stage (unless you’ve been in the queue a long time).
- You can only play 2 matches per week, so no jumping between teams as a free agent within the same week.
- Standings show Playoff results once Playoffs start and lock in 48 hours after Playoffs end.
Esports Features Updates
Masters Madrid is right around the corner, and we have a few updates for the Esports Hub:
- As Kickoff concludes and teams secure their place at Masters Madrid, the Global Events tab of the Hub will unlock, letting you explore participating teams, schedules, and the new format.
- You can check out the Swiss Bracket page for Groups and watch teams qualify for the Playoffs.
Bug Fixes
Agent
- Fixed known cases where KAY/O’s ZERO/point (E) would sometimes report inaccurate information. Please report any further instances.
- Fixed a bug where if you were revived by Sage’s Resurrection (X), you would be nudged slightly at the end of the animation.
- Fixed a bug where bullets could pass through the corners of Sage’s Barrier Orb (C).
Esports Features
- Fixed a bug where the Esports Hub Schedule was not automatically taking you to the current day.
- Fixed a visual bug in the Play In Groups Bracket that showed duplicate information.
Gameplay Systems
- Fixed a bug with abilities extending past the minimap widget such as Killjoy’s Lockdown (X).
Premier
- Fixed a bug where the start button wouldn’t update immediately if you’re in the lobby when an event starts.
Known Issues
Premier
- A team creation deadline is sometimes displayed on the Premier hub. There is no longer a deadline for team creation – feel free to create at any time in the Stage!
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