Valorant Update 8.02 Patch Notes

The latest changes and enhancements in Valorant with Update 8.02 Patch Notes. Stay informed about the new features, bug fixes, and optimizations that Riot Games has implemented to enhance your gaming experience.

by R Vigneshwaraa

Updated Feb 07, 2024

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Valorant Update 8.02 Patch Notes
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Valorant

Valorant, developed and published by Riot Games, stands as a free-to-play first-person tactical hero shooter exclusively available on Windows. Initially hinted at under the codename Project A in October 2019, the game transitioned into a closed beta phase with limited access on April 7, 2020, eventually reaching a full release on June 2, 2020. The origins of Valorant trace back to its development, which commenced in 2014, illustrating the meticulous planning and execution by the game's creators.

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Drawing inspiration from the renowned Counter-Strike series, Valorant incorporates key mechanics such as the buy menu, spray patterns, and the impact of inaccuracy while in motion. This amalgamation of familiar elements with unique hero-based gameplay has contributed to Valorant's appeal, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for players within the competitive first-person shooter genre.

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Valorant Update 8.02 Patch Notes

AGENT UPDATES

VIPER

  • Viper’s Poison Cloud (Q) grenade has received an art update.

MISC.

  • The visuals for our Decay debuff have been updated to be clearer and readily visible.

COSMETICS UPDATES

  • The Snakebite Shorty has received an art update.

ESPORTS FEATURES

ESPORTS HUB

The Esports Hub is back for all of VCT 2024 with new and improved features!

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  • You can learn more about the full VCT format and follow along as our partnered teams compete in the four International Leagues, starting with VCT Kickoff.

    • Kickoff matches begin on February 16th with VCT Americas. VCT Pacific, EMEA and China will follow shortly after.
  • As we progress throughout the season, global events like VCT Masters Madrid will unlock in the hub with even better tournament visualizations and brackets so you can keep up with all the action.
  • Our live tag and filterable schedule page will let you know when matches are being played, and you can click out to the official streams directly from within the client.

BUG FIXES

GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS

  • Fixed an issue with killfeed not numbering correctly with area-of-effect abilities that kill multiple people.
  • Fixed an issue with Auto Re-Enter Scope setting not updating properly.

PLAYER BEHAVIOR

  • Fixed an issue where the links to the Terms of Service and Penalties and Bans FAQ were not localized to their respective regions.
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Valorant Gameplay

Valorant offers an immersive team-based experience in the realm of first-person tactical hero shooters, unfolding in a near-futuristic setting. Players embody Agents, diverse characters inspired by various countries and cultures, each endowed with unique abilities and an ultimate skill that requires charging through different in-game actions. The primary game mode divides participants into attacking and defending teams, each comprising five players.

At the outset of each round, players are equipped with a "classic" pistol and charges for their "signature ability." An intricate economic system governs the acquisition of weapons and ability charges, with in-game currency awarded based on round outcomes, individual kills, and completed objectives.

The game's arsenal spans a variety of weapons, encompassing secondary options like sidearms and primary choices such as submachine guns, shotguns, machine guns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles. The shooting dynamics of automatic and semi-automatic weapons challenge players to master unique shooting patterns for accurate gameplay. With a diverse array of 23 Agents currently available, players initially unlock five agents upon account creation, and the remainder can be acquired through in-game currency called Kingdom Credits.

These credits are earned by playing games, completing daily and weekly tasks, and can be spent on unlocking new agents or cosmetic items. Additionally, new Agents within the first 28 days of release can be unlocked using Valorant Points (VP), obtained through real-money purchases, or through specific events and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

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Valorant Trailer

Valorant Overview

Title

Valorant

Developer

Riot Games

Publisher

Riot Games

Director

David Nottingham, Andy Ho, Joe Ziegler (former)

Producer

Anna Donlon, John Goscicki

Designer

Trevor Romleski, Salvatore Garozzo

Programmer

Paul Chamberlain, Dave Heironymus, David Straily

Artist

Moby Francke

Composer

Jesse Harlin

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Platform

Windows

Release Date

June 2, 2020

Genre

Hero shooter, Tactical shooter

Mode

Multiplayer



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Valorant Update 8.02 Patch Notes- FAQs

1. Who developed and published Valorant?

Valorant was developed and published by Riot Games.
 

2. When did Valorant transition into a closed beta?

Valorant entered its closed beta phase with limited access on April 7, 2020.
 

3. When was Valorant officially released?

Valorant had its full release on June 2, 2020.
 

4. What was the codename for Valorant before its official announcement?

Valorant was hinted at under the codename Project A before its official announcement in October 2019.
 

5. What game series inspired Valorant's mechanics?

Valorant drew inspiration from the Counter-Strike series, incorporating key mechanics like the buy menu, spray patterns, and considering the impact of inaccuracy while in motion.

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