Riot Games has released the Valorant Patch 3.03 notes, delivering essential updates for Episode 3 along with critical bug fixes. This patch introduces the standard 26-day rotation of game modes like Replication, Escalation, and Snowball Fight, plus gameplay refinements drawn directly from player feedback.
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VALORANT 3.03 Patch Notes
Patch 3.03 is here, focusing on agent balance and quality-of-life improvements without massive overhauls.
Agent Updates
Viper
- Fixed Viper's Pit deploying at the cursor point instead of around Viper.
- This corrects a 3.01 bug where the ultimate appeared at the reticle. While some Viper mains saw it as a buff, it now requires securing ground first for strategic depth.
Gameplay & Technology Updates
Crosshair Settings
- Enable "Use advanced options" to customize ADS reticle and sniper scope center points.
- Save and switch between multiple reticle profiles.
- Cross-reticle sharing is in development based on player requests.
- New setting for minimum firing error on all weapons.
- Option to use primary reticle with shotguns.
Map Updates
- Shoot through radianite crates from all angles with suitable weapons.
- Expands on prior limited-direction penetrability.
- Ziplines now support the 'Use' key for instant detachment.
Social Updates
- Automatic reversal of AFK penalties during server instability.
Competitive Updates
- Auto-balance for custom games with >6 players, based on MMR.
Network Updates
- Enhanced ping calculation accuracy and responsiveness.
- Ping stats now show average and max values.
- Average from short-interval samples; max is peak value.
Bug Fixes
- Killjoy's turret now respects concussions.
- Astra's Gravity Well no longer pulls players on Ascenders.
- Astra can't activate dispel while on Ascenders.
- Boombot, Owl Drone, and Fakeout won't destroy overlapping Sage Barrier Orb segments.
This patch restores balance to agents like Viper, Killjoy, and Sova while adding practical features for competitive play.
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