The Valorant 8.04 patch notes are here and contain numerous changes to various elements of Riot Games' tactical shooter.
Riot Games often makes changes to Valorant to ensure a smooth gameplay experience is maintained by all players loading into matches in addition to making sure Agents are battling it out on a level playing field. This set of patch notes contains several bug fixes in addition to changes to the Premier mode.
In this guide, find everything there is to know about the Valorant 8.04 patch notes including the full list of adjustments made.
Valorant 8.04 patch notes
Mode updates
- Added character portraits and minimap icons for Training Bots in the Range.
Premier updates
- No more enrollment! You 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
- 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
Agents
- 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 state!