Hey fellow agents, it's your boy back with another patch breakdown, and let me tell you, 12.10 is a big one — no cap. Summer is about to hit full swing, and Valorant is staring down its sixth anniversary. Feels like just yesterday Riot dropped this five-on-five tac shooter after years of rumors, right? Well, time flies when you're grinding ranked. And this patch? It finally delivers something we've been begging for: replay sharing. So grab a coffee, sit back, and let's dive into everything changing on Future Earth.
Replay Friend Sharing Is Finally Here 🎉
Seven months after Replays first landed in Valorant, Riot is now letting you share your best kills and clutch moments directly in-game. That's right — no more sending that ace clip through Discord or uploading it as an unlisted YouTube video. You can now access and watch your friends' replays for all eligible modes straight from their Career page. The eligible modes are Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Premier, and Custom. Here's a quick breakdown:
| Mode | Replay Sharing Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive | ✅ Yes | Standard ranked games |
| Unrated | ✅ Yes | Casual but competitive |
| Swiftplay | ✅ Yes | Quick matches |
| Premier | ✅ Yes | Team-based mode |
| Custom | ✅ Yes* | *Only if lobby owner enables recording before the game starts; must re-enable for each new game |
| Deathmatch | ❌ No | Not eligible |
| Spike Rush | ❌ No | Not eligible |
This is huge for anyone who loves flexing their highlights. I mean, how many times have you pulled off a 1v4 retake and had to awkwardly describe it because you forgot to record? Now your friends can just hop into your Career page and witness the glory themselves. And for Custom games, just remember to tick that recording box in the lobby options — otherwise you're out of luck. Trust me, I've already forgotten twice.
Masters London Pick'Ems Are Back 🏆
Pick'Ems are back for Masters London! Starting May 27 (PT), you can make your picks for the Swiss Stage in-client and on the web. For the Swiss Stage, you'll be trying to predict which teams advance from the 8-team Swiss Groups. Want bonus points? Try calling a team that goes flawless with a 2-0 record. You earn an exclusive title just for playing, and depending on how you stack up against other players, you can snag additional prizes. I'm already sweating my picks — the meta is wild right now, and with the shotgun nerfs and Neon changes from recent patches, anything can happen. If you're a fan of underdog runs, this is your moment. 😎
Skirmish: Ascension and New Maps 🗺️
Skirmish mode is getting some love too. First up, Skirmish: Ascension — all selectable Agents are available for both 1v1 and 2v2 modes, even if you don't have them unlocked. That means you can finally try out that agent you've been eyeing without spending your hard-earned Kingdom Credits. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me.
On top of that, two new Skirmish maps have been added: Map D and Map E. They're available in all queues and customs, and both feature ramps for more peek angle variety. If you're a fan of quick 1v1s or 2v2s, these maps should shake things up nicely. I hopped into a custom with a buddy last night and the ramp angles caught me off guard — definitely rewards creative movement.
Bug Fixes for Miks 🐛
Riot also squashed a few bugs for Miks, the newest agent to join the fray. Here's what got fixed:
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M-Pulse healing persistence: Fixed a bug where Miks's M-Pulse healing would persist briefly on enemies after they exited its range. No more accidental heals for the enemy team — thank goodness.
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Animation cancel: Fixed a bug where M-Pulse could cancel other ability and weapon equip animations. That was a nasty one if you were trying to quick-swap.
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Alt-fire spam: Fixed a bug where spamming alt-fire with M-Pulse could cause it to be used in the wrong form. Now you can spam with confidence, though maybe don't spam too much.
As for Harbor, the patch notes don't list any specific changes — just empty sections for Gameplay, Modes, and Store. So if you're a Harbor main, business as usual. 🤷♂️
Final Thoughts 💭
Look, 12.10 might not be the flashiest patch in Valorant history, but replay sharing is a game-changer for the community. It's the kind of feature that makes you wonder how we lived without it for so long. Combine that with Pick'Ems for Masters London and new Skirmish content, and there's plenty to keep us busy until the next big update. So go enable those custom recordings, share your best clips, and maybe win some Pick'Ems bragging rights. GG, agents — see you on the rift.