Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 brings with it the standard ranked rest, brand-new skins, and more. So, here are the full patch notes for the 8.04 update.
The latest bit of seasonal content in Valorant, Episode 8 Act 2, offers enough to excite fans of Riot’s competitive FPS title. It could even trump Act 1 in terms of content, which introduced the Outlaw sniper rifle.
If you’re interested in learning more about all the new content, here are the 8.04 patch notes, which brings Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 along with it.
- Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass
- New bundle skins
- Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 update 8.04 patch notes
Riot introduces new content with every Act in Valorant.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 release date & time
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 kicks off on March 5, at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT for the American regions, and March 6, at 12 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST for other parts of the world, which is the usual time for updates in the game.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass
The Battle Pass in Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 will cost 1000 VP ($10), just like all the previous Acts’ Battle Passes. Riot is yet to confirm the skin lines available to unlock for various tiers in the upcoming Battle Pass, and there’ve been no leaks surrounding it as well.
We’ll make sure to provide an update here once there’s an official confirmation or a trusted leak, so make sure to check back here.
Apart from the weapon skins, the Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass can also offer unique Player Cards, Gun Buddies, and Sprays for you to unlock.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 new bundle skins
While players may have to wait for a new Agent, Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 features a new bundle with skins for the Vandal, Spectre, Phantom, Shorty, and Melee. The bundle is named ‘Primordium’ and comes in four different color variations.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 update 8.04 patch notes
Here is the full set of patch notes for the 8.04 update courtesy of Riot, which brings Valorant Episode 8 Act 2 along with it:
MODES UPDATES
- Added character portraits and minimap icons for Training Bots in the Range.
PREMIER UPDATES
A new Stage of Premier starts! Here’s what’s new:
- No more enrollment! You can make a team and start playing at any time in the Stage.
- Provisional divisions are shown immediately upon team creation, update whenever the roster or Zone changes, and are locked in once your team plays your first match of the Stage.
- Teams can change their Zone anytime before they play their first match of the Stage.
- Weekly matches now have rematch protection, so you won’t face the same team twice in a Stage (unless you’ve been in queue a long time).
- You canonlyplay 2 matches per week, so no jumping between teams as a free agent within the same week.
- Standings show Playoff results once Playoffs start and lock in 48 hours after Playoffs end.
ESPORTS FEATURES
Masters Madrid is right around the corner, and we have a few updates for the Esports Hub:
- As Kickoff concludes and teams secure their place at Masters Madrid, the Global Events tab of the Hub will unlock, letting you explore participating teams, schedules and the new format.
- You can check out the Swiss Bracket page for Groups and watch teams qualify for the Playoffs.
BUG FIXES
- Agent
- Fixed known cases where KAY/O’s ZERO/point (E) would sometimes report inaccurate information. Please report any further instances.
- Fixed a bug where if you were revived by Sage’s Resurrection (X), you would be nudged slightly at the end of the animation.
- Fixed a bug where bullets could pass through the corners of Sage’s Barrier Orb (C).
- Esports Features
- Fixed a bug where the Esports Hub Schedule was not automatically taking you to the current day.
- Fixed a visual bug in the Play In Groups Bracket that showed duplicate information.
- Gameplay Systems
- Fixed a bug with abilities extending past the minimap widget such as Killjoy’s Lockdown (X).
- Premier
- Fixed a bug where the start button wouldn’t update immediately if you’re in the lobby when an event starts.
KNOWN ISSUES
- Premier
- A team creation deadline is sometimes displayed on the Premier hub. There is no longer a deadline for team creation – feel free to create at any time in the Stage!
So there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about Valorant Episode 8 Act 2. For more content on Riot’s biggest FPS, make sure to check out the following:
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