VALORANT Players Discover Game-Breaking Skin Bug
Recently, VALORANT players stumbled upon a significant issue with some of the game’s weapon skins, particularly the newest Mystbloom skin. This bug allowed players to have a clear view of enemy players through walls, giving them a significant advantage in gameplay. In response to this game-breaking bug, Riot took swift action by temporarily disabling certain upgrade levels for a selection of skins.
Temporary Measures and Hotfix for Mystbloom Skin
Specifically, Riot has disabled some levels for skins such as Mystbloom, Magepunk 3, Imperium, and Primordium. A hotfix for the Mystbloom skin is set to be rolled out later today to address this issue. The development team is actively working on fixes for other VALORANT skin lines to ensure a fair and balanced gaming experience for all players.
Unveiling the Exploit
Players discovered that by utilizing the inspect weapon animation feature with these skins, the visual effects on the weapon would reveal the outlines of enemy players through walls. This exploit could be triggered when the player was in close proximity to a wall, providing them with crucial information about enemy positions.
Community Response and Investigations
Notable figures within the VALORANT community, such as Team Liquid streamer AverageJonas, were quick to showcase the unintended advantage provided by these bugged skins. The community’s vigilance in reporting and addressing such issues is commendable, as it ensures a fair and competitive gaming environment for all players. Riot has acknowledged the community’s efforts and is committed to resolving the issue promptly.
Following the discovery of the exploit, players eagerly tested other premium skins to assess if similar advantages existed. The Magepunk 3, Imperium, and Primordium skins were also found to have unintentional wall hack buffs, indicating a wider scope of the issue that needed to be addressed.
Ensuring Fair Gameplay
Despite the temporary disruption caused by these bugged skins, Riot has reassured players that the incident was not indicative of intentional pay-to-win mechanics. The swift action taken by the development team to disable the affected skins demonstrates their commitment to upholding fair play and integrity within the game. Players can rest assured that the competitive integrity of VALORANT remains a top priority.
Although the affected skins have been disabled for the time being, players can still access the full Mystbloom bundle for purchase in the in-game store. As the community continues to provide feedback and support, Riot will continue to work towards a resolution that guarantees a level playing field for all VALORANT players.