Melee updates originally planned for Valorant Patch 4.0 have been postponed and will arrive in Patch 4.01 next week.
Patch 4.0 brought major changes, including the new Duelist agent Neon, updates to Bind and Breeze maps, and tweaks to weapons like the Spectre and Ares. Unfortunately, the anticipated melee overhaul didn't make the cut this time.
Riot Games has officially confirmed the melee updates for next week's Patch 4.01. Key improvements include right-click melee hitboxes expanded to 1.5 times larger, with left-click hitboxes even bigger and featuring extended range. The knife's center strike will register first for precise targeting, and wall hits will provide instant feedback.
While Patch 4.0 delivered exciting features, it also sparked controversy over the Ares buff, which many players across ranks found overpowered. Pro players have voiced concerns, and further adjustments might accompany the melee changes in 4.01.
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