BBL Esports vs. Fire Plus Esports VALORANT match interrupted by 90-minute glitch

VALORANT Match Interrupted by 90-Minute Bug

In a recent VALORANT match between BBL Esports and Fire Flux Esports, the game was abruptly crashed due to a notorious bug that occurs after 90 minutes of gameplay.

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The ongoing VALORANT Champions Tour Turkey Stage 3 Challengers 1 closed qualifier witnessed this bug during the final match between BBL Esports and Fire Plus Esports on the map “Split.” Both teams experienced a sudden disconnection from the game. BBL Esports was leading the map 19-18 after winning a round before the disconnection.

Last night during the Brazilian VCT, a 15-15 overtime game crashed to the lobby screen due to an apparent longstanding bug affecting Valorant games longer than 90 mins. VRX had a 4v2 post plant, Riot forced a restart, VRX ended up losing the game and the series pic.twitter.com/dYakUk3owq
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) February 8, 2021

Potential Cause and Impact of the Bug

The exact cause of the bug is still uncertain, but many fans speculate that it is triggered after 90 minutes of gameplay. This issue has disrupted other matches as well, occurring whenever a match exceeds the 90-minute mark. It is puzzling why this happens since games with multiple overtimes can extend beyond the expected timeframe.

This bug is a significant problem as it interrupts matches during crucial moments. Most lengthy games are in overtime, where teams are evenly matched and facing high-pressure situations. Being disconnected from the game can disrupt momentum and potentially alter the outcome of the match. It remains unclear if Riot Games is aware of this issue, despite its occurrence in professional matches on multiple occasions.

BBL Esports and Fire Plus Esports are expected to resume the match from where they left off, and it is hoped that the disruption will not affect their focus or momentum.