Players often face frustrating situations when a teammate disconnects or goes inactive at the start of a Valorant match. Such moments can quickly turn a fair game into an uneven contest, affecting both performance and Rank Rating. To address this, Riot Games introduced a system that allows players to cancel matches under specific conditions before the game progresses too far.
This feature, known as the remake option, helps maintain competitive balance and reduces the negative impact of early player losses. Understanding how and when to use it ensures that teams can make informed choices and avoid unnecessary penalties or wasted matches.
What is Remake in Valorant?
A remake in Valorant lets a team cancel a match early when a teammate disconnects or goes AFK during the first round. This feature prevents unfair rank losses and avoids penalties for players who remain active.
To activate it, the team can start a remake vote, and if all eligible players agree, the match ends without affecting their ranks.
| Condition | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Teammate disconnects or AFK in round one | Remake option becomes available |
| Team votes “Yes” | Match ends with no penalty for active players |
Remake Eligibility Checklist
Players can only trigger a remake when specific match conditions are met. The system checks these requirements to ensure fairness and prevent misuse.
Key conditions include:
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| AFK or Disconnected Player | At least one teammate must be absent or disconnected during the first round. |
| Timing Window | The vote to remake becomes available during the buy phase of Round 2. Once this phase ends, the option expires. |
| Voting Agreement | All eligible teammates must approve the remake for it to take effect. |
| Party Restriction | Full five-player groups cannot initiate a remake vote to prevent intentional resets. |
How to Remake Valorant Matches
Automatic Match Restart Vote
When certain conditions are met after a teammate disconnects early, Valorant now triggers an automatic remake vote. Players will see a prompt appear on the screen without needing to enter any commands. Each team member can then cast a vote directly from the interface. If everyone agrees, the match restarts without affecting rank or match statistics.
| Condition | Result |
|---|---|
| Player leaves before Round 2 | Automatic vote appears |
| All eligible players vote “Yes” | Match restarts safely |
Manual Match Restart Command
If the automatic option fails to appear, players can start a remake manually.
- Open the chat box during Round 2’s buy phase.
- Type /remake and press Enter.
- Confirm the vote with F5 or by typing /yes in chat.
What Happens After a Game is Remade?
When a remake vote passes, the match ends instantly, and players see a Remake Draw message before being returned to the main menu.
No Rank Rating (RR) or experience points (XP) are gained or lost by the players who remained connected, keeping their progress unaffected.
The disconnected or AFK player may face consequences depending on their history.
| Situation | Possible Outcome |
|---|---|
| First-time disconnect | No penalty applied |
| Repeated early leaves | Queue restrictions or longer matchmaking times |
This system ensures fairness by protecting active players from losing rank progress while discouraging repeated disconnections through measured penalties.
Remake vs. Surrender – Know the Difference
Remake and Surrender serve different purposes in Valorant’s match system.
| Feature | Remake | Surrender |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Available early, typically by the second round | Accessible after several rounds |
| Conditions | Requires a disconnected or inactive teammate | Can be initiated anytime without AFK conditions |
| Outcome | Ends the match with no rank or XP changes | Counts as a standard loss affecting RR and XP |
Players use Remake to avoid unfair starts, while Surrender ends extended matches.
Should You Remake in Valorant?
Players should usually choose to remake when a teammate disconnects early, as competing in a 4v5 match significantly reduces their chances of success. The remake system prevents unnecessary rank loss and saves time that would be spent in an uneven game.
Still, certain circumstances make a remake unnecessary:
- Winning the pistol round: If the team secures the first round despite being down a player and expects the missing teammate to return, continuing the match can be reasonable.
- Known teammate disconnection: If the absent player is a friend who will reconnect soon, skipping the remake can prevent penalties for them.
| Situation | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Early disconnect, no return | Remake |
| Teammate returning soon | Continue |
| Pistol round victory 4v5 | Continue |
