After three weeks, VALORANT is getting a new patch with a few subtle changes, including a Viper nerf, crosshair profiles, and more. Riot Games shared the patch 3.03 notes, describing the changes coming with the update. Don't expect any new agents, maps, or major features in the latest patch since this is just another minor update similar to the last three patches. The next major patch will probably be out with the release of Episode 3 Act 2 in a few weeks.
Patch 3.03 reverts the change to Viper that was accidentally added in patch 3.01 that ultimately altereed the way her ultimate is deployed. Now, her ultimate will form where she is standing instead of the cursor placement point, making her options more limited.
"We think that Viper's Pit can be a very potent tool for holding an area," Riot noted in the patch notes. "Given that impact, it's important that her team pays the cost of securing ground before she can place her ult, as opposed to being able to cast it forward into areas without giving up her position."
The latest update also includes a new map update, allowing players to shoot through Radianite crates when using penetrative weapons from all angles. They also updated the ziplines in Icebox to allow the 'Use' key so you can detach at any point.
The latest VALORANT patch also gives players several new options for crosshairs that will let them create custom options, so players can use regular crosshairs for shotguns instead of cricles, and change the center dot for sniper rifles. In addition, players can create multiple crosshair profiles if they want to test out different crosshair settings for quick changes in between.
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VALORANT patch 3.03 notes
AGENT UPDATES
VIPER
Fixed a bug where Viper's Pit started forming at the cursor placement point instead of around Viper
GAMEPLAY TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
Crosshair Settings
Turn on "Use Advanced Options" to additionally customize your ADS crosshair and sniper scope center dot!
Added the ability to save and switch between multiple crosshair profiles
Added a setting to set a minimum firing error across all weapons
Added a setting to use the primary crosshair with shotguns
MAP UPDATES
You can now shoot through Radianite crates, with appropriate weapons, from all angles
Updated ziplines to allow the ‘Use' key so you can detach at any point
SOCIAL UPDATES
Added a system that enables us to automatically revert any AFK penalties applied to you in the event of unexpected server instability
COMPETITIVE UPDATES
Auto balance button added for custom games with > 6 players based on players' MMR
NETWORK UPDATES
Improved the accuracy and responsiveness of the ping calculation
Ping stats now show both the average and the max ping values to help you better understand your networking conditions
BUG FIXES
Fixed a bug where Killjoy's turret was not affected by concuss
Fixed Astra's Gravity Well from pulling people while they were attached to ascenders
Fixed a bug where Astra could activate Dissipate while attached to ascenders
Fixed Boombot, Owl Drone, and Fakeout from destroying Sage's Barrier Orb if placed in a way that overlapped a segment of the barrier wall
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