Valorant Patch 10.05 Introduces Ranked Rollbacks to Combat Cheaters

Ranked Rollbacks System Arrives to Combat Cheaters

In a significant step toward improving competitive integrity, Valorant's Patch 10.05 introduces the Ranked Rollbacks system, allowing players to reclaim RR lost when facing confirmed cheaters. This highly requested feature aims to create a more fair competitive environment by mitigating the frustration of losing rank due to unfair matches.

When a cheater is confirmed in one of your previous matches, you'll receive an in-game notification detailing the exact amount of RR being refunded. To claim this refund, you'll need to complete one Competitive match, after which the RR will be automatically added to your total.

It's worth noting that these refunds are only valid within the current Act and have a cap per Act, preventing potential abuse of the system. This implementation strikes a balance between compensating players for unfair losses while maintaining the integrity of the ranked ladder.

How Do Ranked Rollbacks Work?

The Ranked Rollbacks system operates behind the scenes, with Riot's anti-cheat team confirming cheaters through their detection systems. Once a player is verified as a cheater, the system automatically calculates RR refunds for affected players in previous matches. The notification system ensures transparency, showing exactly how much RR you're getting back and why.

Agent and Map Bug Fixes

Patch 10.05 addresses several agent-specific issues that have been affecting gameplay:

• Raze: Fixed an issue with Blast Pack explosion size that was introduced in patch 10.03
• Clove: Removed a vulnerability frame during the Not Dead Yet ability that was leaving players exposed
• Sage: Fixed a similar vulnerability frame during her Resurrection ability
• Tejo: Corrected the Armageddon danger indicator display on variable elevations
• Iso: Fixed visual issues with the Double Tap HUD bar for spectators
• Waylay: Addressed performance hitches with Convergent Paths and resolved a buy phase equipping issue

Map improvements focus on two popular locations:

• Breeze: Fixed line of sight issues around A Site crates and resolved problems with flash ability blocking
• Sunset: Corrected a spike planting issue on B Site crates that was causing frustration for players

Console-Specific Updates and Known Issues

PlayStation 5 users should be aware that Remote Play has been temporarily disabled while Riot investigates unspecified issues. The patch also fixes a reconnection delay to communications when returning to custom game lobbies, an issue that has been affecting console players specifically.

These console-specific updates highlight Riot's commitment to maintaining parity across all platforms since Valorant's expansion to consoles, ensuring that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players receive the same level of support as PC users.

Social Panel Improvements

The social experience receives some attention in this patch with fixes to the update frequency for in-game status and scores in the social panel. These quality-of-life improvements should make it easier to track your friends' progress during matches and coordinate play sessions more effectively.

What's Next for Valorant?

While Patch 10.05 is described as "small but mighty" by the developers, it addresses some significant pain points for competitive players. The Ranked Rollbacks system in particular represents a major step forward in Riot's ongoing battle against cheaters in the tactical shooter space.

Based on the regular patch cadence established throughout 2025, we can expect Patch 10.06 to arrive on or around April 1, 2025. As always, keep an eye on the official Valorant channels for any announcements regarding upcoming features, agent adjustments, or balance changes.

For those interested in the complete history of recent updates, you can check out the previous patch notes for Patch 10.04 (March 4, 2025), Patch 10.03 (February 18, 2025), and earlier releases on the official Valorant website.