Valorant stutter hotfix is coming later this week

Olivia Richman Published 20/10/2020

When Riot Games developers released a hotfix to address several growing concerns, it only caused other problems in Valorant.

The small update fixed some audio issues on Icebox but left the game with micro-stuttering and lag issues for many player. The stuttering spikes, which can last a few seconds, seem to happen when players were getting eliminated. Players immediately noticed that it was affecting matchmaking.

“Well, that hotfix didn’t catch everything. We’re aware of a new issue where some of you are experiencing micro-stutters in games (especially during combat). Investigating a fix now as a top priority,” Riot developers said soon after the update.

While developers have been aware since last week, the Valorant community had to wait for the team to figure out a way to fix the issue.

Valorant developers look to fix stuttering and hitching problem

Earlier today, developers finally announced that a hotfix is on the way. According to a tweet from the official Valorant account, the hitching problem will be fixed later this week.

“This fix won’t solve every instance of the issue,” Riot continued, “but we’re actively investigating solutions and working to resolve it as soon as possible.”

A hotfix is coming later this week that should address the hitching problems that some players are experiencing. This fix won’t solve every instance of the issue, but we’re actively investigating solutions and working to resolve it as soon as possible.
— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) October 20, 2020

Players will be anxiously awaiting this bug. New agent Skye is coming October 27, which means there may be a spike in players. That means more combat, which would mean more instances of stuttering. The quick bug fix will hopefully alleviate this issue as more people try out Valorant’s newest agent.

Meanwhile, other bugs have continuously been reported. This includes lag when players walk over dead agents. Professional players have also voiced their concerns to Riot in hopes of getting another update soon.

-fix micro stutters
-put coach slots for scrims
-fix restartgame for scrims (puts us back on starting side after half is over)
-Remove some crates on Icebox????
-take those crates and put some on haven c bombsite.
-nerf jett.

gg ily
— TSM Subroza (@Subroza) October 20, 2020

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Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

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