Valorant should actually run smoother after Patch 1.01. However, some players have issues with FPS after the update, and some even experience total freezing of the game. This has alarmed the developers, who are already seeking a solution.
What is the problem with Patch 1.01? The first major update after release, Patch 1.01, was supposed to make the gameplay smoother on mid-range and high-end machines, in addition to nerfs to agent Sage. However, some players have experienced the complete opposite. Players on reddit report significant FPS drops.
Others are even complaining about complete freezing and “micro-stutters.” All of this often ruins the fun for those affected, as it is crucial to react quickly and precisely in Valorant. Such stutters and “freezes” can be deadly.
Developers working on a solution for the bizarre problem
Here’s how the developers are reacting: In a thread on reddit, the problem is being actively discussed. One player reported, “The freezes are outrageous! Not just FPS drops and stutters, but completely frozen screen. I’m not playing this anymore until the problem is fixed!”
Fortunately, the developers are keeping an eye on such threads, and soon a Riot employee named Koalifier spoke up:
Hello! We are actively investigating the freezing issues in this patch. We have closely monitored the data and found no evidence that the average FPS has deteriorated in this patch. I suspect that for those of you experiencing freezing, this could also lead to FPS losses up to freezing. For those who have FPS problems – is it an average FPS loss, or are you experiencing stutters/freezes?
The problem seems to be bigger than thought: However, the developer’s assumption may not be completely correct, as some players confirmed that FPS losses lead to freeze, but one player made a completely different observation:
Is there anyone else experiencing higher average FPS but way more micro-stutters? These problems make the gameplay total awful, and I’m considering a deinstallation.
Nevertheless, the developers are working on a solution, and one suggestion made by a player is being actively discussed within the Riot team: namely, integrating a benchmark test into the game that would run a diagnosis for affected players and send the data to Riot for troubleshooting. However, it will take some time before such a tool is ready.
Hopefully, the developers will get the issues under control soon, and the affected players can once again play Valorant in peace. After all, there is a new battle pass that requires a lot of grinding to complete. This can only happen if you can play without interruptions.
