Valorant patch 4.03 notes: Brimstone buffs, deathmatch spawn changes, weapon updates
Valorant patch 4.03 is upon us, and with it comes a slew of changes to Brimstone’s ult, spawn location, and timers in Deathmatch, as well as some new weapon features.
Despite Riot Games starting Valorant Episode 4 off with a bang, subsequent patches have been relatively thin and entirely gameplay-focused.
Patch 4.03 follows a similar pattern, focusing on improving several aspects of the Deathmatch mode, as well as giving AmericanController, Brimstone, a few QoL buffs to his iconic ultimate.
So, here’s a rundown of everything that’s coming in Valorant Patch 4.03.
Deathmatch changes
While Deathmatch still remains a more specialist mode than the likes of Spike Rush and the normal and Ranked playlists, Riot have given it some TLC.
Death timers have been reduced from 3s to 2.5s, while new systems will ensure that you spawn further away from where you were killed. They’ll also check that you don’t spawn in “dangerous” positions that’ll likely wind up with you getting one-tapped immediately.
Additionally, improvements have been implemented so that you’ll respawn facing enemies, instead of getting shot in the back.
