If you got the chance to play Valorant during its closed beta period, you may have gotten some time in with an early version of its ranked system and Competitive mode. Loading up the newly launched Valorant to see the mode missing was probably a bit of a surprise–the only modes available to play at the moment are its default Unrated mode and the newly added Spike Rush. So when is ranked Valorant coming out? And why did Riot remove it?
When Is Ranked Valorant Coming Out?
Riot doesn’t offer an official Valorant ranked release date, but you can expect its ranked system and Competitive mode to return in “a few patches” after launch, according to Riot’s official blog. We don’t know how long that will take, but Riot has been releasing patches at a fairly steady pace. We will keep you updated.
Why Is Ranked Competitive Disabled In Valorant?
Riot removed Competitive mode and ranks from Valorant at launch to further improve on the system, but also to give players who didn’t get into the beta a chance to learn the basics.
Read Riot’s full statement below, part of its Valorant’s update 1.0 patch notes:
“Similar to our closed beta launch, our initial focus is making sure our service is stable before activating competitive matchmaking. This is also a way to give new players the same courtesy that closed beta players had to learn the game ahead of turning on Competitive. We’ll also make some adjustments to Competitive based on remaining closed beta player feedback. Our plan is to turn on Competitive a few patches into our launch.”
How Will Ranked Competitive Mode Work In Valorant?
If you’re curious about how Valorant’s ranked system will work in Valorant, we have a ranked system and Competitive Mode guide that breaks down how it worked during its brief early access period in the Valorant closed beta. This information is subject to change, but may provide a good look into Riot’s initial approach. We also list all the competitive ranks and tiers, but are still waiting to learn what Valorant’s new best rank (formerly “Valorant”) will be renamed.
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