VALORANT 10.08 patch notes – Gifting, Yoru nerf, and more

In the details provided for the VALORANT update version 10.08, we learn about a fresh addition – the new Gifting option, as well as certain modifications made to Yoru’s ultimate ability.

VALORANT is nearly reaching its fifth year, and this is evident in the 10.08 update. Additionally, it now allows gifting items, offers a sneak peek at some Agent adjustments, and naturally, includes numerous bug corrections for a seamless gaming experience.

Let’s dive in.

VALORANT 10.08’s patch notes indicate a return to Episode 1

In versions 10.08 and 10.09, you’ll notice some classic and vintage melodies returning in VALORANT. The music for menus, character selection, and the results screen (Win/Lose) will be from Episode 1 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the first-person shooter game.

You can now Gift items to friends in VALORANT

In patch 10.08 of VALORANT, a much-anticipated feature has been introduced. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the replay system that’s been added. My apologies for any confusion. Instead, you can now gift items and bundles to your friends! Coincidentally, Marvel Rivals made the same update recently as well.

In version 10.08, you’ll be able to navigate to the Store and select the option to send giftable skin bundles or individual items directly to your friends. At present, only the highlighted items in the shop are eligible for gifting, but they plan to broaden this feature to include more items that can be purchased down the line.

All Agent updates and bug fixes in the VALORANT 10.08 patch notes

Here are all of the Agent changes coming in the update:

• Brimstone
  • Incendiary – Brim’s molotov audio has been updated to be easier to hear, especially when placed underneath smokes.
• Astra
  • Nova Pulse stun duration: 4s >>> 3.5s
• Yoru
  • Dimensional Drift duration reduced 12s >>> 10s
  • Dimensional Drift point cost 7 >>> 8

In our opinion, it seems unlikely that the modification to Yoru’s Dimensional Drift will significantly impact his current standing in the meta. It might require some adjustments or nerfs to other characters, such as Tejo and Vyse, before we observe a decrease in Yoru’s effectiveness.

Now, let’s examine all the bug corrections to ensure your Agents perform seamlessly with the VALORANT update 10.08.

• Waylay
  • Fixed a bug where reactivating Refract immediately after casting Convergent Paths would prevent the reactivate from working.
• Harbor
  • Fixed a bug where Harbor’s water bracelet would sometimes bleed through thin walls like the doors on Ascent.
• Deadlock
  • Fixed an issue where Deadlock’s Barrier Mesh was not playing hit audio when shooting the center node.
  • Fixed an issue where Deadlock’s Barrier Mesh could be used to boost players.
• Vyse
  • Fixed an issue where the cooldown on Vyse’s Arc Rose was not properly set after it was destroyed.
  • Fixed an issue where Vyse’s activated Shear wall didn’t display the warning fade out visual cue.
  • Fixed an issue where Vyse’s Shear wall blocked bullets after the visual wall despawned.
  • Fixed an issue where Vyse’s Steel Garden warning indicator did not properly match the debuff area.
• Yoru
  • Reverted a bugfix that caused Yoru’s clone to slightly mismatch normal player movement when running into walls.
• Skye
  • Fixed an issue where Skye’s Trailblazer leap did not get slowed by Waylay’s Saturate debuff.
• Gekko
  • Fixed an issue where Gekko’s Thrash leap did not get slowed by Waylay’s Saturate debuff.
• Tejo
  • Fixed an issue where players could boost on Tejo’s Stealth Drone.
  • Fixed an issue where Stealth Drone could not be tagged by Cypher’s camera.
  • Fixed an issue where Armageddon VFX may remain after being used.
  • Fixed an issue where there was no danger indicator for players running through Armageddon from the back side.
• Reyna
  • Fixed an issue where Reyna’s Devour Overheal would not be interrupted when taking damage that was less than her current Overheal amount.
• Iso

In addition to what you see here, there are minor aesthetic improvements to the menus and user interface (UI) elements. For further details, make sure to check out the complete list of updates in the patch notes.

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