Riot Games has just revealed the patch notes for the upcoming Valorant 8.10 update, showcasing all the changes that the new patch will bring with it to the competitive shooter.
While the Valorant 8.10 update doesn’t introduce any major changes to the game, it does include a bunch of bug fixes alongside a revamp to the Basic Training Event and Welcome Contract for newer players.
In this article, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about the Valorant 8.10 update and its detailed patch notes.
Valorant 8.10 Update: Patch Notes
Without further ado, let’s check out the patch notes for Valorant 8.10, as officially revealed by the devs:
PROGRESSION UPDATES
Basic Training Event
- We are releasing an update to our Welcome Contract for new players! The new structure includes clearer missions and milestones to help you navigate the New Player Experience with a bit more guidance before your Ranked climb.
- The Basic Training Event will appear similar to other Events, allowing you to view your progress, understand your goals at each milestone, and complete them to earn rewards to jumpstart your VALORANT experience.
- If you have previously completed the Welcome Contract, you will not see the Basic Training Event (don’t worry, you have already earned all the same rewards!).
- If you are partially complete with the Welcome Contract, your previously earned rewards will be reflected in the Basic Training Event when it comes online, and you will be able to proceed through Basic Training, earning XP toward your Battlepass.
BUG FIXES
Agent
- Fixed an issue where shots fired immediately after exiting Cypher’s Spycam (E) would bypass the weapon’s raise animation and not deal damage. The weapon raise animation is now played for its full duration.
- Fixed issues where the timer for Clove’s Pick-Me-Up (C) could be restarted which would allow Clove to have more time than intended to activate the ability.
As mentioned earlier, the 8.10 Valorant update doesn’t bring any major changes to the game. If you’re eagerly looking forward to the new competitive map pool, Agent changes, and more, then you’ll have to wait for the 8.11 update, which is expected to hit the live servers around June 9, 2024.
Valorant 8.10 Update Schedule & Downtime
Valorant servers will undergo maintenance for the 8.10 update on May 29th, starting at 1:30 PM PDT. The timing may vary depending on your region.
During this period, players will be unable to queue for games and may be unable to log into the client as well. Typically, servers are expected to be back online within a few hours.
