‘Valorant’ patch 5.06 will bring “major” changes to the Pearl map

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Riot Games have released the patch notes for the latest patch to Valorant, which promises some alterations to the Pearl map, as well as some weapon updates and bug fixes.Patch 5.06 is bringing a handful of small changes to Pearl, which was first revealed this summer.

Changes have been made in order to reduce complexity and to make it easier for both attackers and defenders to move through the underwater map’s areas.For instance, Riot Games has lowered the waist-high wall on the left side of B Main, so that it can no longer completely hide anyone, the raised platform in Mid Shops has been extended, and alterations have been made to Mid so that it no longer favours attackers while giving defenders more of an even playing field.Additionally, A Art has been altered, as the developers noted that both attackers and defenders were having difficulties moving effectively through the area, and so it has been simplified so that there are fewer areas to check.Riot Games has described the changes as “major”, and shared that they have been made in reaction to months’ worth of player feedback.

The company added that “there are some good bones here, it just needed a quick fixer upper.”Pearl isn’t the only thing that’s changing with this latest update.

Some alterations have been made to the Stinger, which has some new primary and alt-fire changes. The gun’s primary fire error has been adjusted from 1.6 error after 7 bullets to 1.3 error after 6 bullets.