Valorant patch notes 8.10: Progression updates, bug fixes, and more

Riot Games has just released the Valorant patch notes 8.10, which is catered towards a more holistic approach for new players joining the game. This update brings in new progression updates in the form of a basic training event for beginners, which is designed as a new event. To make this more lucrative for newbies, it will also feature clearer missions and milestones, making it easier for all players to understand.

Other minor bug fixes to Agents like Cypher and Clove have also been pushed in this update. In this article, we will cover all the changes brought in by Valorant patch 8.10.

Valorant patch notes 8.10: All changes coming on May 29, 2024

PROGRESSION UPDATES

Basic Training Event

We are releasing an update to our Welcome Contract for new players! The new structure includes clearer missions and milestones to help you navigate the New Player Experience with a bit more guidance before your Ranked climb.
The Basic Training Event will appear similar to other Events, allowing you to view your progress, understand your goals at each milestone, and complete them to earn rewards to jumpstart your VALORANT experience.
If you have previously completed the Welcome Contract, you will not see the Basic Training Event (don’t worry, you have already earned all the same rewards!).
If you are partially complete with the Welcome Contract, your previously earned rewards will be reflected in the Basic Training Event when it comes online, and you will be able to proceed through Basic Training, earning XP toward your Battlepass.

BUG FIXES

Agent

Fixed an issue where shots fired immediately after exiting Cypher’s Spycam (E) would bypass the weapon’s raise animation and not deal damage. The weapon raise animation is now played for its full duration.
Fixed issues where the timer for Clove’s Pick-Me-Up (C) could be restarted which would allow Clove to have more time than intended to activate the ability.

Although the current patch brings minor updates, the overall sentiment seems to be for the new players joining the game and providing them with a more detailed crash course, according to the Valorant Patch notes 8.10.

A promising move from the developers, this certainly goes a long way towards player retention. Raze players are safe for now, however, the next Valorant patch notes can spell major nerfs for the bombastic duelist.

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