Valorant update 1.000.040 is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the official Valorant 1.000.040 patch notes, the latest update improves cross-platform UI consistency, adjusts Raze’s visuals for gameplay clarity, increases RR refunds for most players, and addresses various agent. Apart from this, the latest Valorant patch 10.10 also includes stability fixes.
Valorant update 1.000.040 Patch Notes – May 27, 2025
Patch 10.10 Summary (All Platforms)
- Raze’s VFX updated for better hitbox clarity and shorter effect duration.
- Collection UI unified across PC and Console for consistent navigation.
- Competitive Rank Rollback cap increased for players below Radiant.
- Tejo Swiftplay change officially documented; Icebox remains disabled in select modes.
- Multiple bug fixes for Agents including Omen, Vyse, Deadlock, and more.
VALORANT Patch Notes 10.10
AGENT UPDATES
Raze
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Explosion VFX Updated: Boom Bot and Paint Shells now have improved visuals for hitbox clarity.
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Shorter VFX Duration: Explosions now fade faster for clearer gameplay.
CLIENT UPDATES
Collection Updates (All Platforms)
Console
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Removed navigation page for specific content types.
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All content types (Player Cards, Sprays, etc.) now available directly from the Collection page.
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Improved gamepad navigation.
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PC
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Removed level + chroma indicators from weapon tiles.
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Minor layout changes to improve consistency.
COMPETITIVE UPDATES
Rank Rollback Adjustments
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Increased refunded RR cap within an Act for all ranks below Radiant.
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Ongoing monitoring for edge-case experiences.
MODE UPDATES
Swiftplay
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Tejo Armageddon Start Points: Increased from 2 → 3 (retroactive from 10.09).
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Ultimate Scaling: Auto-adjustments confirmed for 9-point ultimates going forward.
Map Rotation
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Icebox: Remains disabled in Deathmatch and Escalation due to spawn issues.
BUG FIXES
Omen
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Reverted a previous fix causing allies to see through nearsights.
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Reintroduced issue: Omen’s vision impaired when overlapping dense smokes during Dark Cover.
Vyse
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Fixed Arc Rose confirm triggering on non-players.
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Fixed Arc Rose becoming unusable if placed near the spike.
Deadlock
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Fixed inconsistent dodging of net toss via jumping in affected zones.
Tejo
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Fixed Astra’s concuss always affecting stealth drone.
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Fixed rockets being blocked by Waylay’s abilities.
Yoru
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Fixed flash decals lingering on walls post-bounce.
Brimstone
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Fixed ultimate visuals drawing below the map.
KNOWN ISSUES
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Icebox: Still disabled in Deathmatch and Escalation (ongoing spawn issue fix).
ESPORTS FEATURES (PC ONLY)
Pick’Ems – Masters Toronto
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Starts May 28 – available in-client and on web.
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Predict Swiss Stage teams and earn exclusive titles.
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Bonus rewards for Top 50% and Top 20% performers.
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Compete via VAL Community Leaderboard.
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Playoffs stage will feature a double elimination bracket with additional points.
CONSOLE ONLY UPDATES
General
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New Description: Fast Melee Equip description added to Controls > Advanced.
Gameplay Systems
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Movement Settings Expanded:
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Walk/Run Threshold: Min value widened from 0.5 → 0.001.
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Movement Deadzone: Max value expanded from 0.5 → 1.0.
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These changes were implemented in 10.09 but now formally documented.
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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 1.000.040 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Valorant patch 10.10 on PC and PS5.
