Valorant patch notes: 5.06 update finally changes Pearl

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The Valorant patch notes for the 5.06 update a dream come true. The FPS game‘s most controversial map Pearl is finally getting an update, and the Stinger SMG’s fire patterns will be changing to give players a bit more control.

Rejoice oh Pearl haters, the underwater utopia is finally getting some adjustments in response to player feedback. Pearl has divided fans since release, but these changes are set to make the map less complex.

Pearl was always touted as a more conventional multiplayer FPS map, with Icebox and Fracture having redefined what Valorant maps looked like. Players on both the attacking and defending side have found several issues, however, with Mid Shops being one of the main offenders.

Hopefully these changes will make things a little easier – after all, we don’t want to have it removed entirely like Split (RIP, gone but not forgotten).

SMGs aren’t the easiest weapons to work with, but the Stinger certainly has earned its name. Hard to control and generally unwieldy, the weapon is largely saved for those punishing eco rounds.

In an attempt to temper the beast, Riot have adjusted both the primary and alt fire to make the gun a little more accurate.

Below are the full Valorant patch notes for the 5.06 update, courtesy of Riot Games.

Pearl is getting a handful of small updates that aim to reduce some complexity and make it easier to move through a few areas for both attackers and defenders

With the new Pearl changes, it’s worth checking out our guide to the best Valorant crosshairs and codes to help you make the best of these changes. Also, you can check out our Valorant tier list to help get to grips with the current meta.