TheValorant9.03 Patch update brings some incredible updatesthat will make life easier for veterans and rookies alike.

The companyaddressed a few ridiculous bugsthat temporarily ruined gamers' experiences.Riotalsofixed ground-spreading and map-targeted abilities,making the results much more predictable.

Large smoke domes launched by Valorant’s Brimstone

SinceValorantburst onto the scene in 2020, the company has introduced various improvements to the game. With a constant stream of fresh content, Riot madeValorantrelevant in the competitive world of MOBAs and team shooters.

Valorant Patch 9.03 Brings Major Improvements

The newestValorantupdatebrings about numerous updates that will make your life less stressful.

The first thing we’d like to mention is theimprovements to ground AOE abilities.

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Previously, surface-spreading skills such as Snakebite had a nasty tendency of dealing damage through walls. Their size would differ based on your position, which made you guess whether or not they would hit the enemies.

With the 9.03, there’s muchmore consistency in terms of their size and impact.

Valorant wide open space in Portugese Pearl map

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The second big improvement is how map-targeted abilities are shown. InValorant9.03, certain skills(such as Orbital Strike or Ruse) are shown on the minimap, allowing for more targeting precision.

Gekko from Valorant shooting his Dizzy ability.

Maps, Bugs, and Knickknacks

However, what excites us the most is theintroduction of the Pearl map to consoles. If you haven’t tried it, this sea-based level has a Mediterranean feel and is characterized by constant bullet-barrages in narrow streets.

A few of theagentsalso received some love. Sage’s Barrier Orb ability now has a placement preview, while Harbor’s High Tide no longer ends prematurely.

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As for the bugs, Riot addressed a problem where you’d notice an enemy agent closeby, butthey wouldn’t appear on the map.

They fixed an issue where pinging a weapon on the ground wouldn’t show its name. The developers also tackledlanguage and observer issues, as well as certaintooltips.

While this update isn’t that exciting, as it doesn’t introduce new content besides Pearl, it definitely provides a few excellent improvements. We hope the Riot team will cook up something else in the near future.

Valorant 9.03 Official Patch Notes

For a full rundown of all changes added to the game, here are the Valorant 9.03 full patch notes:

GENERAL UPDATES

AGENT UPDATES

PERFORMANCE UPDATES

Gameplay Systems

PC Specific Changes

CONSOLE Specific Changes

MAP UPDATES

KNOWN ISSUES

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