Introduction

As Valorant continues to evolve in 2025, players are encountering a mix of challenges and enhancements. From visual glitches affecting gameplay to significant quality-of-life updates, understanding these changes is crucial for both casual and competitive players.

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Visual Glitches Impacting Gameplay

Recent updates have introduced several visual bugs that players should be aware of:

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Bolt Skinline Glow Issue

A visual bug in the Bolt skinline causes the skins to glow brighter than intended after equipping and inspecting the Bolt Flex. Initially, this was thought to pose potential issues for photosensitive players. However, after extensive testing, it was concluded that there is no substantial risk, and the bug fix was reverted, leaving it as an Easter egg.

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Kill Banner Size Reduction

Kill Banners for certain skins, including Oni, Evori Dreamwings, EX.O, Prelude to Chaos, and Mystbloom, were appearing smaller than normal after the first kill. This issue has been addressed in recent patches.

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Performance Issues Post Patch 10.08

Some players have reported performance-related problems following the 10.08 patch:

• FPS Drops and CPU Usage Fluctuations
  Users have noted severe FPS drops and fluctuating CPU usage, with VALORANT.exe utilizing significantly more CPU resources than before. This has led to slower loading textures, delayed match entries, and increased CPU temperatures.
• Audio Anomalies
  There have been instances of the agent select music starting with parts from earlier episodes, leading to a disjointed audio experience during match loading screens.

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Quality-of-Life Improvements

Riot Games has implemented several quality-of-life updates to enhance the player experience:

• Gifting System Enhancements
  Responding to community feedback, Riot has increased the daily gifting limit, allowing players to send up to 10 gifts per day to their squadmates. This change coincides with the arrival of the Give Back // V25 Collection in the Featured Store.
• Swiftplay Mode Adjustments
  To ensure players can utilize their agents' ultimate abilities more effectively in the shorter Swiftplay matches, starting ultimate points have been adjusted. For example, Breach's Rolling Thunder now starts with 3 points instead of 2.

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Conclusion

Staying informed about the latest bugs, glitches, and quality-of-life improvements in Valorant is essential for optimizing your gameplay experience. As Riot Games continues to refine the game, players can look forward to a more polished and enjoyable environment.

Stay tuned for more updates as Valorant continues to evolve and enhance the player experience in 2025.

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