A new bug has appeared in VALORANT that allows players to completely avoid any Flash effects. It emerged after the latest major update, which transitioned the game to a new engine — Unreal Engine 5.

If you’re wondering “How to avoid flashes VALORANT bug?”, after Patch 11.02 — the update that brought the engine switch — a bug was discovered that lets dishonest players manipulate settings to break the HUD and bypass all Flash effects, giving them an unfair advantage. The video below demonstrates how this works and what the Flash effect looks like afterward.

As a reminder, although Riot Games has yet to officially comment on this issue, it’s expected to be fixed soon. There’s also a high probability that players who exploited this bug will face consequences — either temporary bans or even more severe penalties.