Since Riot Games launched Valorant Episode 4 with high energy, follow-up patches have been targeted and gameplay-centric, honing the competitive edge.
Patch 4.03 continues this trend, delivering quality-of-life upgrades for Brimstone—America's premier controller—alongside meaningful tweaks to Deathmatch. Here's our expert breakdown of the hotfix highlights.
Deathmatch Changes
Deathmatch remains a valuable practice mode, and Riot has invested in its polish. Respawn times are now 2.5 seconds (down from 3), with smarter spawn logic keeping you farther from your death spot and away from immediate threats.
Revives now position you safely against attackers, preventing cheap backstabs.
Agent Updates
- Brimstone
- Ultimate now fully blocks line-of-sight vision while active.
- Enemies no longer appear on the minimap during the ultimate.
- Line-of-sight abilities (e.g., lightning bolts, Sova's recon dart) can't penetrate it.
Game Systems Updates
- New "Revert to Strongest Weapon" option: Hold the "Equip Last Used" button or enable auto-equip.
- Activate in Settings > Controls > Equipment > "Most Powerful Weapon Priority".
Bugs Fixed
- Agents
- Chamber's Headhunter and Tour de Force no longer float away unexpectedly.
- Fixed exploit allowing vision inside Viper's ultimate without myopia debuff via specific lineups.
- Viper's ultimate now reliably expands through doors.
Cosmetic Updates
- Spray tile colors in collections updated for better visibility—previously, some blended too closely with the background.
