The recently revealed Valorant Patch 10.05 notes bring significant updates concerning Ranked Rollbacks and various bug fixes across agents and maps. This article provides a detailed overview of the changes implemented in this patch.
Valorant Patch 10.05 Overview
Set to roll out on March 18, 2025, the new patch aims to enhance the player experience by addressing persistent issues and improving gameplay mechanics.
Competitive Enhancements in Patch 10.05
Ranked Rollbacks
Players who lost Ranked Rating (RR) due to matches with confirmed cheaters within the past week are eligible for RR refunds. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how this process works:
- A notification will appear, displaying the specific amount of RR eligible for refund.
- To receive the refunded RR, players must complete one Competitive match.
- The RR will be reflected in the End of Game summary, regardless of the match outcome.
- Note: These Ranked Rollbacks apply only within the current Act, and a limit exists for each Act. Ensure to play a match before the Act concludes to claim any refunds!
Bug Fixes in Patch 10.05
Agents
- Raze: Adjusted the Blast Pack explosion radius, correcting a reduction implemented in patch 10.03.
- Clove: Fixed a rare bug causing Clove to take damage for a single frame when using the Not Dead Yet ability.
- Sage: Resolved an issue where there was a moment of vulnerability during the resurrection ability.
- Tejo: Corrected a bug where the danger indicator for Armaggedon did not display accurately on variable elevations.
- Iso: Fixed a visual glitch affecting the Double Tap HUD display for spectators.
- Waylay: Resolved performance issues when using Convergent Paths, including a glitch preventing its use during the buy phase.
Social Features
- Addressed an issue where the in-game status and scores were not updating promptly in the social panel.
Map Adjustments
- Breeze: Fixed bugs where abilities would overlook line of sight constraints around crates on A Site and flash abilities were being blocked in specific locations.
- Sunset: Resolved an issue preventing Spike planting on B Site crates within the designated planting zone.
Console-Specific Updates in Valorant Patch 10.05
General Improvements
- Currently, Remote Play for PS5 has been disabled pending investigation of ongoing issues. Stay tuned for updates in future patch notes!
Additional Bug Fixes
Social Features
- Resolved a connection delay issue with comms when returning to the custom game lobby after a match.
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