Riot Games has officially rolled out Valorant Patch 11.02, marking a huge milestone for the tactical FPS with the transition to Unreal Engine 5.3. While gameplay may feel familiar for now, this update future-proofs Valorant with modern development tools and noticeable performance improvements.
The patch requires a 25GB download, but in exchange, players enjoy a smaller installation footprint. To celebrate, Riot is giving all players the “High-Tech Novelties” gun buddy, symbolizing the game’s next-gen leap.
🔹 Agent Updates
- Astra – Fixed incorrect Gravity Well audio cue for self/allies.
- Gekko – Corrected Thrash hit indicator and improved Dizzy audio cues.
- Killjoy – Fixed Iso’s Undercut disabling Turret unfairly.
- Yoru – Resolved glowing right hand issue with Gatecrash.
- Cypher – Spycam dart VFX corrected in first-person view.
- Phoenix – Blaze minimap indicator no longer lingers after expiration.
🔹 Map Updates
- Corrode – Fixed utility pathing, geometry exploits, and boost spots.
- Pearl – Patched Raze Showstopper damage bug on A Link Box.
- Split – Removed Sage wall exploit near A-Site rafters.
🔹 New Content: SplashX Skin Pack
Alongside bug fixes, Riot launched the SplashX skin bundle, a playful water-gun-inspired pack with vibrant visuals that balances the patch’s technical upgrades with fun cosmetic flair.
