The much-awaitedVALORANTEpisode 4 Act 2 update is now available in some regions, and here are all the patch notes for today’s major update for Riot Games' FPS title.
Episode 4 Act 1 introduced some interesting content inValorant, including the new Neon agent. However, now it’s time for the community to move on to the next Act of the fourth Episode.
Unlike previous major updates, Episode 4 Act 2 isn’t coming out with any new map or an agent. However, the update will introduce some major changes inValorant.
Major Changes Are Coming in VALORANT Episode 4 Act 2
Of course, the major highlight of Update 4.04 is definitely the long-awaitedYoru Rework. As promised, Yoru’s fake footsteps will now feature a full copy of the agent. Along with that, the agent can now fake teleport to confuse the enemy. Finally, you’ll be able to cast other abilities while in the Dimensional Drift.
Along with Yoru, agents like Omen, Astra, and Viper have also received some significant buffs and nerfs.
Besides some agent changes, the new update also features some big changes for Icebox. You’ll see some big differences on both A and B sites along with Mid after the update.
VALORANT Update Patch 4.04 (Today March 1st)
Agent Updates (General)
● Improved the system used to place abilities at targeted ground locations. This update should make it easier to find valid placement locations in tight spaces.
These are the abilities affected:
Dark Cover
Shrouded Step
Stim Beacon
Gravity Well
Nova Pulse
Toxic Screen
Poison Cloud
Snake Bite
Dimensional Drift
Map Updates
B Site Rework
The B Site rework is focused on adding more importance to controlling the site when attacking and making engagements around the site more manageable.
The changes to mid are aimed at adjusting lines of sight and making these spaces more comfortable to play in.
A Site can feel overwhelming for defenders so these changes should give them some new options and allow them to better isolate Attacker angles.
Apart from what we’ve mentioned,VALORANTEpisode 4 Act 2 update (4.04) comes with some competitive changes as well. You can read more about the changes on theofficial website.
