VALORANT Secretly Adds Replay Icons and Gifting Messages in Patch 10.02

VALORANT players have been asking for a replay system for years, and now it looks like their wishes might finally be coming true. Dataminers have uncovered icons related to a replay feature in the game's public files after Patch 10.02.

Alongside that, new messages hinting at a gifting system have also been found in the code. While Riot Games has yet to confirm either feature officially, these leaks suggest that both may be on the horizon.

VALORANT Replay System Leak Suggests It's Coming Soon

It’s common for developers to include assets in updates long before a feature actually goes live, and that seems to be the case with VALORANT’s long-awaited replay system. Dataminers did some digging after Patch 10.02 and uncovered a series of new icons meant for the replay system’s UI.

These icons indicate various playback controls, which could allow players to rewatch their matches from different angles and perspectives. Here’s the full list of icons discovered:

• Follow Cam
• Playhead Indicator
• Free Cam
• Previous Round
• Hide Replays
• Replay Settings
• Pause
• Skip Back
• Next Round
• Skip Forward
• Play

While this is exciting news for VALORANT fans, it’s important to remember that Riot Games has not officially announced a release date for the replay system. The developers have repeatedly stated that they are working on one, but when it will finally be implemented remains a mystery.

That said, the presence of replay-related icons in the game files suggests progress. Riot Games may be testing the system internally or preparing for an upcoming announcement. Whether it launches in the next few patches or much later, this leak has certainly reignited players’ hopes.

New Gifting System Messages Discovered

Alongside the replay system icons, dataminers have also uncovered new messages in VALORANT’s code hinting at a gifting system. While leaks had previously suggested that a gifting feature was in development, Riot has yet to confirm when it will be released.

The new leak contains several lines of text related to accepting and rejecting gifts, as well as a search function that allows players to gift items to friends. Some of the key messages found include “You received a Gift” and “Your Friends List is Empty”.

These lines indicate that the system will allow players to send and receive gifts from their in-game friends, though the specifics remain unclear.

In VALORANT, gifting will likely be limited to skins, player cards, icons, and other cosmetic items. While the ability to gift VALORANT Points or Radianite Points has not been mentioned in any leaks, it’s still possible that Riot Games could expand the system in the future.

Conclusion

While neither the replay system nor the gifting system have been officially announced, the discovery of these assets suggests that Riot Games is making progress on both features. The replay system could be a game-changer for VALORANT, allowing players to review their matches and improve their gameplay. Meanwhile, gifting will make it easier to share cosmetics with friends.

For now, all we can do is wait for an official announcement. But if these leaks are anything to go by, big things are coming to VALORANT soon. Stay tuned THESPIKE for more updates!