Valorant patch 3.03 update is now live: Bug Fixes, Champion Nerfs, more

Valorant patch 3.03 gets new crosshair settings, the ability to shoot through Radianite crates, and a system to make it easier to revert AFK penalties

Riot Games has launched patch notes 3.03 for Valorant and there are subtle, yet important changes in this update. We bring you all the details and patch notes here.

Patch 3.03 updates arrives in Valorant

In the new patch announcement, Riot said that Yoru has been slated for several changes, but these will take time coming. What has materialized here is a lineup of new crosshair settings and the ability to shoot through Radianite crates. Also, Valorant now has a system to make it easier to revert AFK penalties due to server issues.

Viper gets a bug fix in patch 3.03

Riot had accidentally shipped a bug in 3.01 that caused Viper’s ultimate to spawn at her placement reticle instead of around her.

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Patch 3.03 is here woooo ✈️https://t.co/SiIZjD8yml #VALORANT pic.twitter.com/Vl02siFxMx

— HITSCAN – Ryan & Mysca (@HitscanYT) August 10, 2021

The latest Valorant patch fixed this bug where Viper’s Pit started forming at the cursor placement point instead around Viper.

Valorant patch 3.03: Full notes

Here are the full patch note updates in Valorant:

Viper

• Fixed a bug where Viper’s Pit started forming at the cursor placement point instead of around Viper

Gameplay Technology Updates

Crosshair Settings

• Turn on “Use Advanced Options” to additionally customize your ADS crosshair and sniper scope center dot!
• Added the ability to save and switch between multiple crosshair profiles
• Introduced a setting to set a minimum firing error across all weapons
  Added a setting to use the primary crosshair with shotguns

Map Updates in patch 3.03

• You can now shoot through Radianite crates, with appropriate weapons, from all angles
• Updated ziplines to allow the ‘Use’ key so you can detach at any point

Social Updates

• Added a system that enables us to automatically revert any AFK penalties applied to you in the event of unexpected server instability

Competitive Updates

• Auto balance button added for custom games with > 6 players based on players’ MMR

Valorant patch 3.03: Network Updates

• Improved the accuracy and responsiveness of the ping calculation
• Ping stats now show both the average and the max ping values to help you better understand your networking conditions

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where Killjoy’s turret was not affected by concuss
• Fixed Astra’s Gravity Well from pulling people while they were attached to ascenders
• Addressed a bug where Astra could activate Dissipate while attached to ascenders
• Fixed Boombot, Owl Drone, and Fakeout from destroying Sage’s Barrier Orb if placed in a way that overlapped a segment of the barrier wall