Valorant Patch Notes 10.00: Introducing New Agent Tejo, Changes to Map Pool, and FLEX Cosmetics Update

Patch 10.00 of Valorant introduces an exciting new chapter for players with the launch of Tejo, a Colombian Initiator, alongside significant updates to the map pool and new FLEX cosmetics. This update is poised to redefine gameplay strategies and customization options.

Tejo is set to make his debut on January 8, featuring an arsenal of innovative abilities including a sticky grenade, a stealth drone, guided missiles, and a tactical strike that promises to enhance team dynamics and strategic plays.

Moreover, existing agents benefit from refined explosive mechanics. Notably, Raze, Sova, and Gekko will experience a more consistent performance with their blast effects, addressing previous issues, and Brimstone sees improvement in the equip time for his Stim Beacon ability.

The competitive map pool has also been reassessed: Fracture and Lotus will make their return, while Ascent and Sunset will be removed temporarily.

Overview of Valorant Patch 10.00

General Updates

Across All Platforms

Gameplay logic surrounding explosives has been significantly updated.
Enhancements will ensure a more predictable behavior for Raze, Sova, and Gekko’s explosions, particularly in environments where their abilities interact with level geometry, such as Raze’s Showstopper.

Agent Innovations

Tejo is officially on his way. This highly anticipated Initiator will roll out gradually to all regions at 9:00 AM PT on January 8th.

Tejo’s Abilities

Special Delivery: Equip a sticky grenade, launching it to adhere to the first surface and explode, concussing nearby enemies. ALT FIRE allows for a single-bounce launch.
Stealth Drone: Deploy a drone that you directly control. Upon activation, it can reveal and suppress enemies within its pulse radius.
Guided Salvo: Utilize an AR targeting system to select up to two locations for missiles that autonomously navigate and detonate on impact. This feature is exclusive to console users for certain functions.
Armageddon: This tactical strike ability allows you to pinpoint the origin and end location for a devastating attack wave. Console players have similar functionalities with adjustments for controls.

Brimstone’s Changes

Stim Beacon: This update provides a quality of life enhancement by reducing the equip time post-casting, streamlining Brimstone’s tactical capabilities.

Cosmetic Enhancements

Available on All Platforms

The FLEX cosmetic customization menu is now accessible within the Collections. Players will receive a default FLEX, called STAT-COM, to start their customization journey. This FLEX can be equipped through a newly renamed Expressions Wheel.

Esports Features

PC-Exclusive Updates

Track rosters post roster adjustments and get familiar with our new guest teams!
Access details about the International League Kickoff, commencing January 11.

Gameplay Enhancements

Cross-Platform Improvements

Automatic Remake Voting

In the event of a player going AFK during the first round, a remake vote will now automatically initiate, requiring only a majority of the remaining players for approval.

Ping System

A new cheat in custom games allows “show map pings in world,” facilitating lineup practices and reverting map pinging behavior to pre-patch 9.11 settings.

Map Rotation Changes

Applicable to All Platforms

Maps will now rotate at the start of each Act, with future updates to clarify which maps will be available next.

Current Patch 10.00 Rotation:

Fracture and Lotus are now included in the COMPETITIVE and DEATHMATCH queues.
Ascent and Sunset have been temporarily removed from these queues.

Premier Updates

PC Exclusive Announcement

The Stage V25A1 matches will officially commence on January 15.
Teams that did not finish in the top 16 of the Invite Division in the previous stage will be demoted accordingly.
Team Owners can manage the placement zones prior to the match schedule.

Bug Fixes

Agent Fixes for All Platforms

Corrected an issue where some ability indicators would display incorrect colors for observers.

Specific Agent Adjustments:

Clove: Resolved an activation issue with Not Dead Yet.
Skye: Fixed inconsistencies in Guiding Light’s flash duration and interaction sounds.
Cypher & Viper: Addressed a breakthrough issue with wall penetration when shooting through their abilities.
Phoenix: Corrected visual discrepancies in Blaze’s effects and fixed various minor visual bugs.

Known Issues

Cosmetic Glitches

All Platforms: A known issue exists where changing Agents in custom games with cheats enabled may cause the Expressions Wheel to appear empty.

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