The latest patch for VALORANT, Patch 8.10, introduces some significant changes to the game’s starter missions, known as the “Welcome Contract.” In addition to a few bug fixes, players may expect significant changes to the game’s gameplay in the near future.
One of the most significant changes in this patch is the replacement of the current Welcome Contract with a new Basic Training Event. This in-game event will assign new players specific goals and milestones to fulfill, resulting in rewards such as player cards, sprays, titles, Radianite for upgrades, and more. Players who have previously completed the Welcome Contract will already have access to these perks.
The patch also addresses a number of bugs, including firing after quitting Cypher’s Spycam and an unintended restart of Clove’s Pick-Me-Up timer. Aside from the new beginners event, Patch 8.10 contains no substantial changes. When Patch 8.11 is released, players may expect new and interesting updates.
Duelists will be the focus of agent balance changes, with Iso and Neon receiving much-needed upgrades. Raze, on the other hand, will have her Satchel movement skills nerfed, while Reyna will be moved to a more team-oriented role after being a solo queue ranking staple for years.
The VALORANT community has been debating the map pool for some time, and Patch 8.10 finally makes a substantial adjustment to it. Breeze and Split will be temporarily removed from the competitive map pool to make place for Haven’s comeback and a new map that has yet to be publicly unveiled. Fracture and Pearl, which players have been missing, will be added to Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Escalation playlists as map limitations are lifted.
VALORANT Patch 8.10 introduces a new Basic Training Event to replace the existing Welcome Contract, offering clear missions and rewards for new players. While the patch contains bug fixes, big changes to the metagame are likely in subsequent versions. Duelists will get benefits, Raze’s Satchel movement abilities will be nerfed, and Reyna’s role will be changed to be more team-oriented. In addition, the map pool changes significantly, with Breeze and Split exiting the competitive pool and Haven returning with a new map. Fracture and Pearl will be included in additional non-competitive playlists. Stay tuned for more amazing developments in VALORANT.