The ongoing season of Valorant, Episode 8 Act 1, is currently in full swing, offering players a host of new features to enjoy. However, along with these additions, there have been some pesky bugs that developers have swiftly addressed. To address such issues before they impact the main game servers, Riot Games conducts trial runs on the Public Beta Environment (PBE) servers.
The PBE serves as a separate testing ground, allowing developers to experiment with new features or changes before implementing them in the main game. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Valorant PBE Schedule from Patch 8.03 to 8.07.
Valorant PBE Schedule and Update: Complete Details
Riot Games has developed the PBE as a test server accessible to the public, primarily in North America. Interested players can sign up for access, and those selected get the opportunity to try out upcoming patches in advance, testing new features and gameplay adjustments before they are officially rolled out.
Furthermore, the vigilant development team promptly addresses any bugs or issues reported during these trials, ensuring a more stable version of the patch when it is officially released, which typically garners a positive response from the community.
Valorant PBE Schedule: Patch 8.03 to 8.08 Test Dates
Patch 8.02, the current active patch, was deployed on February 6th. It brought about mid-sized updates, including art changes for Viper, visual updates for the decay Debuff, and cosmetic enhancements for Snakebite Shorty. Additionally, the Esports Hub received updates, along with bug fixes for both gameplay systems and player behaviour.
Typically, PBE testing for upcoming Valorant patches spans an entire weekend, starting on a Friday around 04:00 PM PST (04:30 AM IST) and concluding on the following Monday around 11:00 PM PST (11:30 PM IST).
The tentative schedule for the next six PBE patches, as released by the 'Valorant PBE' Reddit page, is as follows:
- Valorant Patch 8.03 - February 9th, 2024, Friday
- Valorant Patch 8.04 - March 1st, 2024, Friday
- Valorant Patch 8.05 - March 8th, 2024, Friday
- Valorant Patch 8.06 - None
- Valorant Patch 8.07 - April 5th, 2024, Friday
- Valorant Patch 8.08 - To Be Announced
Valorant PBE Updates, Changes, and Gameplay Features
As of now, there are no leaks or speculations regarding the changes expected in the upcoming Valorant PBE patches spanning from February to April 2024. However, it is anticipated that Patch 8.03 might be the penultimate patch for Valorant's current Episode 8 Act 1. It is expected to include buffs for Chamber, additional esports features, and possibly more.
The arrival of the second act of the season is speculated to take place in early March, signaling the transition to Episode 8 Act 2. However, it's essential to take all this information with a grain of salt as nothing has been officially confirmed by Valorant or Riot Games.
Moreover, developers often adjust these dates even after confirmation, so there's always a possibility of postponement.
