Valorant update 1.000.038 is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the official Valorant 1.000.038 patch notes, Tejo receives key balance changes, Breach gains improved counterplay potential, and Swiftplay’s ult economy sees a refresh. Apart from this, the latest Valorant patch 10.09 also includes stability fixes.
Valorant update 1.000.038 Patch Notes – May 14, 2025
Patch Notes Summary (All Platforms) – Agent Adjustments, Economy Tweaks & Gifting Limit Increase
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Tejo’s Guided Salvo has been reworked to remove cooldown and increase map-use commitment.
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Tejo’s Stealth Drone cost increased due to its utility strength.
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Breach’s Fault Line stun detonation time slightly increased for better counterplay.
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Swiftplay ult economy adjusted to better match current ult point costs.
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Gifting limit increased to 10 gifts/day, aligning with charity bundle launch.
Agent Updates
Tejo Balance Adjustments
Guided Salvo
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Cost: 150
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Free charge granted at round start
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Each rocket consumes 1 charge
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Cooldown removed
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Map Targeting Range: reduced from 55m → 45m
Stealth Drone
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Cost increased: 300 → 400
Special Delivery
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Cost reduced: 300 → 200
Armageddon (Ultimate)
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Ult points increased: 8 → 9
Breach Adjustment
Fault Line
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Detonation delay increased: 1s → 1.2s
General Updates
Gifting System
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Gift limit increased: 5 → 10 per day
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Launches with Give Back // V25 Collection on May 15
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Each gift from this bundle contributes to charity
Modes Updates
Swiftplay – Ultimate Tuning
Adjusted starting ult points to align with higher ult costs:
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Breach – Rolling Thunder: 2 → 3
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Killjoy – Lockdown: 2 → 3
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Viper – Viper’s Pit: 2 → 3
Bug Fixes
Cosmetics
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Reverted fix on Bolt skinline glow; confirmed no photosensitivity risk
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Fixed Kill Banner scaling issue for:
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Oni
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Evori Dreamwings
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EX.O
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Prelude to Chaos
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Mystbloom
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Known Issues
Cosmetics
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New Bolt bug causes excessive glow, could affect photosensitive users and competitive visibility
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Fix scheduled for Patch 10.11
Agents
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Omen’s Dark Cover bug lets dead allies see through smokes like Viper’s Pit or nearsight effects
Previously, a big update added a map, Battlepass, and quality of life changes. Recently, Valorant update 5.04 was also released. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing a number of issues when trying to play the game online. Today’s Valorant 1.000.038 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Valorant patch 10.09 on PC and PS5.
