Last Updated on: 22nd May 2022, 08:39 pm

Valorantโs ever-expanding map pool raised questions about whether or not weโll see picks and bans implemented in Ranked play. Especially because it is in the gameโs competitive VCT circuit. Riot, however, has confirmed the feature wonโt appear anytime soon. As the mysterious world of Valorant continues to expand. Player requests for a pick and ban system in Ranked play grow ever louder. With the system being implemented in professional play throughout the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) circuit. Itโs clear that it can be done, but Riot simply hasnโt chosen to add it to the base game.
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In their Ask Valorant blog from May 19, the devs have not only shut down any hopes that the feature will be implemented in Ranked. But explained why they donโt see the need for it outside of the high-level competitive sphere.
Riot Shut Down Valorant Map Pick & Ban Feature

Riot has confirmed that no map pick and ban system will be coming to the gameโs basic ranked play. Urging players to try and โplay all mapsโ instead of simply dodging those they dislike.
โThis is not something weโre currently planning for regular Competitive queue play, because at this time we want to reinforce learning how to play all maps (instead of always avoiding specific ones),โ writes Competitive Designer, Jon Walker.
โThat being said, we do believe a map pick/ban system is worth exploring in an environment fit for complex team strategizing like our planned tournament mode. Itโs still a work-in-progress, but we see its potential in a space where teams will have planned plays and Agent compositions for various maps.โ
This upcoming โtournament modeโ is most likely a spinoff of the current system Riot implements during VCT, but thereโs no set release date as of yet.
While the news may come as a disappointment for avid ranked players. It looks like the devs are standing firm on this one. Looks like weโll just have to grin and bear it when Breeze pops up โ but at least the music is nice, right?
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