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Valorant players are yearning for the simplicity and enjoyment of their early days in the game. Many recall the thrill of learning new maps and agents and playing ranked matches with friends without worrying about their performance.
As the game turns just over 4 years some players are burnt out. A common sentiment is that the game felt more like a fun pastime rather than a competitive grind. As players advance in rank, they face increased pressure and scrutiny, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The Growing Problem Long-Term Valorant Players Are Having
OneValorantplayer shared their experience of progressing from Iron to Immortal rank on the game’s subreddit, expressing a longing to return to their beginner days.
At higher ranks, even minor mistakes are heavily punished, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and toxic behavior from teammates.
The competitive environment in higher elo often feels more like work than play, with players frequently finding it hard to maintain consistent performance and enjoy the game.
Another player from a different thread echoed these sentiments, stating that the higher they climbed in ranks, the less enjoyable the game became.
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The necessity to warm up and aim train before queuing for competitive matches turnsValorantinto a chore rather than a source of relaxation.
Things like this pile on in online games withother issues that come to the forefront of discussion.
Some players suggesttaking breaks or switching to different gamesto rekindle their love for the game.
Diversifying one’s gaming experience can provide a much-needed respite from the constant pressure. Additionally, playing with friends or trying new agents can help bring back the fun.
Riot Needs To Be Mindful of Player Feedback For The Game’s Future
However, the underlying issue remains that Valorant’s competitive nature can overshadow the casual enjoyment that many players initially experienced. Though this issuepersists with all online multiplayer games.
Despite these individual efforts, there is a growing call for Riot Games to address the broader issues within the community.
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The lack of a vote-to-kick system in the game makes things worse.
If you get a toxic or game-ruining teammate in one of your matches, you’re basically stuck with them for the full length of the game. And even if you win it doesn’t feel good.
However, there is also the chance of trolls abusing it to kick people for fun. So there’s a balance to be found in implementing something like that.
Riot Games faces the challenge of maintaining the delicate balance between competitive integrity and player enjoyment. The developers have made significant improvements to the game in the last 4 years.
Ensuring that players can enjoy their time inValorant, whether they are in Iron or Immortal, is crucial for the game’s long-term success.
Are you burnt out as a long-timeValorantplayer? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
