Valorant 12.03 Patch: Minor Gekko Adjustments and Masters Santiago Preparations

• Primary Subject: All the Information About Patch 12.03 for Valorant
• Key Update: An article compiling all the information about the new 12.03 patch for Valorant.
• Status: Confirmed
• Last Verified: February 16, 2026
• Quick Answer: Patch 12.03 for Valorant is rolling out across the different regions, and the article features the patch notes listing all the changes.

Just as expected, the rollout for patch 12.03 of Valorant has started across the different regions. This is the last patch before Masters Santiago kicks off in Chile, bringing changes in preparation for the LAN event.

Now that the patch notes have been posted, we have all the details about the changes from this update, so you can get up to date and know what's different before continuing the Act 1 grind.

When Does Valorant Patch 12.03 Come Out?

Patch 12.03 for Valorant is scheduled to release on Tuesday, February 17, or Wednesday, February 18, depending on the region you play.

Credit: Riot Games

The patch will roll out on Tuesday at 6:00 AM PT for users on North America, Brazil, and LATAM servers. On the other hand, the rollout for European servers will begin on Wednesday at 4:00 AM GMT.

Patch Notes

Here are the complete patch notes for version 12.03 of Valorant that were posted on the game's official website:

All Platforms

Agent Updates

• Added new voice lines for Viper, including conversation lines with Omen and Vyse
• Gekko
  • Since patch 11.08, we’ve heard the feedback that Gekko has felt substantially weaker in comparison to other Initiators with less of an opportunity to play around his Reclaim. These changes aim to unify the ruleset for how all of Gekko’s abilities work, give him more flexibility in reclaiming his Globules, and provide a slight power buff overall.
  • Globules
    • Reclaim timer increased 15s >> 20s
  • Mosh Pit
    • Is now reclaimable

General Updates

• Audio occlusion now responds to map doorways being opened, closed, or destroyed.
• When watching Replays, you now have a setting to skip spectating dead players.

Competitive Updates

• In APAC, accounts flagged for sharing and all Ascendant+ players must enable Riot Mobile multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access Competitive queue. Other modes remain unaffected.

Esports Updates

• Masters Santiago Pick’Ems
  • Pick'Ems return in style for Masters Santiago! Starting February 19 (PT), you can make your picks for the Swiss Stage in-client and on the web.
  • For the Swiss Stage, you’ll be tasked with trying to predict who will advance from the 8-Team Swiss Groups. For extra bonus points, try to predict a team who will make it out flawlessly with a 2-0 record.
  • Earn an exclusive title just for playing, but win additional prizes depending on how you fare against other players.
• VCT Player Stats
  • Player stats are now available on the Esports Hub Teams page. Take a look and see how you compare.

Modes Updates

• New limited-time mode
  • Skirmish: 2v2 — Skirmish comes to matchmaking as a 2v2 queue for a limited time. Compact maps, no abilities—gunplay only. Grab a partner and put your mechanics to the test.
    • Mode Details
      • 2v2 Matchmaking Queue
        • Solo queue or bring a partner
      • First to 10 rounds wins
    • Gameplay
      • Abilities disabled
      • Full weapon selection each round (no economy)
      • No agent select–hop in and go next fast
    • Available Maps
      • Skirmish A, Skirmish B, Skirmish C
      • Map randomly selected each match
• All random one site
  • Loadouts
    • We've taken a pass on Stages and Loadouts. All Random One Site is chaotic by design, but your loadout should still give you some agency. We've added weapons to a few stages and buffed some of the more niche options—hop in and see what's new.

Bug Fixes

• Modes
  • All Random One Site
    • Fixed an issue where Vyse could continuously place infinite Razorvines during Buy phase.

Known Issues

• Battlepass
  • Hitting ESC will cause the Battlepass elements to disappear/reappear instead of taking you back a page. This will be resolved in patch 12.04.
• Store
  • The background for the accessories store is currently missing. This will be resolved in patch 12.04.
  • The Reaver Bandit is showing up incorrectly as a limited edition item. This is not limited edition and will be resolved in patch 12.04.

PC Only

Progression Updates

•  Refreshed Event Pass & Battlepass
  • Updated layout and button visuals. You can navigate through tiers using mouse or arrow keys.

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