A patch for Valorant, referred to as patch 4.01, has been released, which includes a nerf to the Ares. However, there is some discrepancy over what exactly was nerfed, with some reports indicating the Ares was targeted, while others suggest the Spectre was the focus of the nerf. The patch is part of Valorant's Episode 4 updates, which also include the addition of a new agent, Neon.