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Valorant Patch 10.03 Notes: Agent Changes, Minimap Updates & Bug Fixes | AllValorant.gg

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According to the official Valorant news channel, Riot Games has released Patch 10.03, bringing a series of agent adjustments, gameplay improvements, and bug fixes across PC and console platforms. While this update isn’t as massive as previous patches, it focuses on refining gameplay clarity, balancing slows across all agents, and resolving lingering bugs.

Summing it up, here’s everything you need to know about Valorant Patch 10.03.

All Platforms – Major Updates

Agent Updates

  • Slows now consistently affect dashes across all agents.
  • This aligns with previous adjustments made in patches 9.10 and 9.11 for Vyse’s and Concuss effects.
  • The following agents are now affected by slows:
    • Chamber
    • Skye
    • Harbor

This change ensures consistent crowd control interactions for movement-based abilities across all agents.

Gameplay System Updates

  • Minimap visual language updated for improved clarity and fidelity.
  • This adjustment aims to increase readability and gameplay precision by making the minimap more visually intuitive.
  • Riot Games provided an example of these improvements using Icebox, highlighting better contrast and detail visibility.

Bug Fixes – General & Gameplay Systems

  • Fixed an issue where explosive abilities could destroy Sentinel traps outside their intended radius.
    • This was causing Vyse’s Arc Rose and other Sentinel abilities to be unintentionally destroyed from long distances.
    • The new explosive damage function was previously disabled in Patches 10.01 and 10.02 while Riot investigated the issue.
  • Fixed an issue where the buy menu wouldn’t work when the remake vote screen was displayed.
    • Players can now move and use the buy menu normally during a remake vote.
    • The confirmation button now appears green, while the decline button appears red for better clarity.

Console-Exclusive Updates

Social Features

  • Players can now add and edit friend notes for Riot friends.
  • A search function has been added to the friends list.
    • Players can now filter their friend list by player name or Riot ID tag.
  • Party invites are now hidden when exceeding four requests, keeping the friends list clean.
    • A “Show More” button has been added to reveal hidden invites.

Bug Fixes – Competitive Mode

  • Fixed an issue where remade Competitive matches displayed incorrect end-of-game screens.
  • Fixed a bug where navigating the Leaderboard would sometimes highlight multiple players at once.

PC-Exclusive Bug Fixes

Premier Tournament Mode

  • Fixed a visual bug where the match score was displayed in black on the tournament bracket screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the tournament bracket wasn’t properly centered on some ultrawide displays.

Final Thoughts on Patch 10.03

This patch is a small but meaningful update aimed at standardizing slows, fixing UI issues, and improving competitive integrity. The minimap enhancements and social improvements on console are great quality-of-life changes, while the explosive damage fix ensures Sentinels maintain their intended defensive power.

Stay tuned for more updates as Riot continues to refine Valorant’s gameplay experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valorant Patch 10.03

What is the biggest change in Valorant Patch 10.03?

The biggest change in Patch 10.03 is the update to slow effects, making them consistently reduce dashes across all affected agents, including Chamber, Skye, and Harbor.

What updates were made to the minimap?

Riot Games improved the visual clarity and fidelity of the minimap, making it easier for players to read and navigate during gameplay.

What Sentinel bug was fixed in Patch 10.03?

A bug where explosive abilities could destroy Sentinel traps like Vyse’s Arc Rose from outside their intended radius was fixed.

What are the new social features for console players?

Console players can now add and edit friend notes, search their friends list, and manage party invites more efficiently.

Were there any PC-exclusive fixes in Patch 10.03?

Yes, Patch 10.03 fixed a tournament bracket issue where match scores displayed in black and improved the bracket’s centering on ultrawide monitors.

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