New Valorant Patch Tweaks Shotguns

Valorant Patch 1.06 is out now, and whereas there are definitely different fixes and the like included, it is honest to say that this one is all about shotguns. More particularly, shotguns within the air. Essentially, Riot Games believes that shotguns are general in a wholesome place however it needs to curb sure behaviors the place people are counting on them and their accuracy whereas within the air. As such, the unfold has been elevated.

You can take a look at the total patch notes for Valorant Patch 1.06 beneath:

AGENT UPDATES

The audio and visuals for blinding results (Phoenix Curveball and Breach Flashpoint) ought to higher point out when to show away, and when it is secure to look once more

WEAPON UPDATES

All shotguns up to date to be much less correct when fired whereas within the air

• Spread penalty when in air elevated .5 >>> 1.25
• While shotguns are doing effectively in conditions they’re presupposed to, there’s been overly irritating moments the place individuals are correct with these weapons whereas within the air. We hope to curb a few of these encounters whereas nonetheless making them doable for those who catch an opponent at a brief distance. We’ll even be investigating extra potential modifications to shotguns now that we’re rested.

QUALITY OF LIFE

In Collection menu screens, the “Show Owned Only” toggle now persists between screens and shopper restarts.

BUG FIXES

Potential repair for the bug the place the participant’s HUD typically disappears.

Fixed a bug in deathmatch match historical past & match particulars the place ties between three or extra gamers weren’t displaying as a tie, as a substitute exhibiting the bottom rank as in the event that they weren’t tied (so a three method tie for 2nd would present 4TH PLACE as a substitute of 2ND PLACE (TIED)).

Fixed a bug that allowed progress in direction of aggressive matchmaking for brand spanking new gamers by forfeiting unrated games.

• Forfeited games won’t rely in direction of the Competitive requirement for the workforce who forfeited.

Fixed a bug the place ‘’ would seem within the chat log.

Fixed a bug the place unusual participant names may seem in chat when managing social gathering invitations

Fixed a bug the place some gamers had been lacking rewards after reaching the tip of Agent Contracts or the Act Battlepass. Playing a game ought to grant the lacking rewards, together with lacking rewards from Act 1.

Valorant is presently accessible, free to play, on PC. The game is presently within the midst of Act II. You can take a look at all of our previous coverage of Riot Games’ free-to-play shooter right here.

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