Improved Smokes and Audio Cues
– Smokes like Omen’s Dark Cover, Astra’s Nebula, and Brimstone’s Sky Smokes will now play a distinct audio cue 1.5 seconds before disappearing.
– This change aims to make it easier for players to interpret when the smoke is about to disappear, allowing for better decision-making.
– The addition of audio cues will particularly benefit low Elo players.
Changes to Ability Audio
– Allies will no longer be able to hear you equip abilities.
– This change ensures consistency in the rules around equipping gun and ability audio.
– Players can now better interpret what the enemies can or can’t hear.
Reduced Queue Time for Premier Playoffs
– Premier tournament queues will now be active for 15 minutes instead of an hour.
– Teams must begin queuing and stay queued during the 15-minute window to participate in the tournament.
– This change aims to provide higher seeding in the playoffs tournament for teams with better regular season records.
– However, it may impact players’ schedules, especially those with regular jobs.
Overhaul of Level Borders and Player Card Collection
– The Level Borders and Player Card collection will receive a visual overhaul.
– The new grid UI will make it easier for players to search, navigate, and equip Player Cards and Level Borders.
– This update enhances the personalization options for VALORANT profiles.
Bug Fixes
– Deadlock’s Annihilation ability can no longer open certain doors from outside teleporter rooms and trapdoors from below.
– Neon’s Fast Lane ability now consistently extends through Fracture’s A Door when cast from the outside.
– Various bug fixes related to audio issues, kill banner audio, and player behavior penalties have been implemented.
Please note that the table content has not been paraphrased and remains unchanged.
Source: DOTESPORTS
