Riot Games has deployed Valorant Patch 4.02, easing concerns over agent or weapon nerfs. This update prioritizes subtle enhancements to performance, agent functionality, social features, cosmetics, and more—without disrupting the competitive meta.
Highlights include refined AFK detection for fairer matches and fixes for everyday gameplay glitches.
Windowed Fullscreen mode now matches Fullscreen Exclusive latency for smoother play. Overlays integrate seamlessly, but benefits diminish if other windows overlap the game.
Killjoy players can rest easy: Fixed the bug preventing Alarmbot or Turret recovery after Sage resurrection.
Enhanced AFK detection targets non-participating players more accurately. Report disruptive agent select interference by right-clicking profiles for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Corrected pulsing FX on the Spectrum Z logo misplaced near the Bulldog's trigger during its second inspect animation.
Known esports issue persists: Observer Followers can't track projectiles in agent abilities. Team is investigating; not resolved here—watch for future patches.
