Despite being one of the most popular games, Valorant hasn’t come without its issues. Unfortunately, the game has developed a narrative of being toxic, which ruins the experience for many players. Riot Games has been actively trying to tackle the situation, but there won’t be any overnight solution.
Apart from toxicity, there is one issue that is plaguing the game. The recently released map Abyss has become a breeding ground for toxicity, rage quits, and trolling. Players haven’t been taking the map seriously, and Riot Games has an apparent problem at hand.
Playing on Abyss is Not a Fun Experience in Valorant
Abyss was released just a month ago, and things aren’t going how Riot Games would have expected. Despite being the first map with no outer boundaries and a death drop in Mid, players haven’t taken it seriously.
In particular, the competitive mode for Abyss has been plagued by players willing to throw the game for whatever reason. This has made the whole map a toxic field where trolling is rampant.
A Reddit user, u/thayes4595, has expressed frustration at playing on Abyss in a competitive mode. The user mentions that whenever an Abyss match is found, it is either dodged or the players lock in multiple duelists, highlighting their casual attitude towards the game.
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While the situation is dire, it is to be expected from a newly released map. Although users agree with the sentiment, some have pointed out that it will take a few months before a meta is formed and players become habitual to it. The map is also like never before, so standard strategies are yet to be solidified.
Valorant’s Toxicity is Deterring Players From Playing The Game
Despite boasting a vast player base, Valorant’s toxicity has been persistent in the game. Fans have reportedly asked for better moderation from Riot Games, who continue to work on the issue but are unable to fix it.
Throwing has become a common trend in the game, where one player, on the slightest hint of argument, starts feeding intentionally or just AFKs. Many players also become pessimistic once they start losing, so they give up on the entire match, holding teammates hostage.
Riot Games efforts have been mostly in vain so far, and competitive mode has become a hellhole for players. Even Vanguard often fails to protect competitive integrity; instead, it has become a source of errors as it usually stops players from having a smooth experience.
What are your opinions on Abyss so far? Do you think the toxicity is reaching a new high in Valorant? Let us know in the comments below.
