Issues with VALORANT Ranked System: Bug Causes Aggressive Demotions
If you or a friend have recently experienced a sudden demotion in VALORANT’s ranked queue, it may be due to a bug in the system.
Riot Working on a Fix for Aggressive Demotions
Riot, the developer of VALORANT, has announced that they are actively working on fixing issues with their ranked system that result in players being aggressively demoted. However, they assure players that these demotions only affect the displayed rank and are not permanent. With just a single win, the rank should revert back to its normal state.
Ninja and Others Speak Out on Toxicity of VALORANT’s Ranked System
Popular streamer Ninja took to Twitter to express his frustration with VALORANT’s ranked system. He mentioned being demoted from Diamond Two to Diamond One after losing a game against Immortal Three and Radiant players in overtime. Other players also chimed in, sharing similar experiences of unexpected demotions.
The good news for Ninja and others is that their actual ranks have not been affected, as confirmed by Riot. This should reassure players that they can continue playing ranked without risking any long-term impact on their individual rank.
Difficulty Ranking Up Despite Consecutive Wins
Many VALORANT players have reported difficulties in ranking up despite having numerous consecutive wins in ranked matches. While Riot has previously explained that individual performance and winning margin are key factors in ranking up, these players claim that they have not seen any progress even when meeting the general criteria.
It’s worth noting that the developer responsible for VALORANT’s ranked system design has left the company. This may be contributing to the rise of issues within the competitive queue.
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