How to Block Players in Valorant

The gaming landscape constantly evolves, and with the release of Valorant's 9.06 update, players find themselves with a sought-after feature—the ability to block others. This addition is a response to the longstanding desire to manage interactions more effectively within the game. Recognizing the persistent challenge posed by toxic behavior, Riot Games has equipped players with a tool to enhance their in-game experience.

Before this update, players could mute unwanted communication, a partial solution at best. Now, the new block feature in Valorant provides a comprehensive approach to unwanted interactions. By blocking a player, a person not only silences their voice and text communications but also prevents unwanted contact such as friend requests and party invitations, thus creating a more enjoyable gaming environment.

Steps to Block Players in Valorant

Blocking a player in Valorant is straightforward and quick. You can finish the process in moments with these steps:

1. Open Valorant: Start by launching the game.
2. Access the Career Tab: Navigate to the ‚Career‘ tab to see your recent matches.
3. Find the Appropriate Match: Look for the specific match where you encountered the player you want to block.
4. Identify the Player: Locate the player on the scoreboard in that match.
5. Block the Player: Right-click on the player's name, select „Block,“ and confirm the action.

Blocking a player ensures they cannot communicate with you during matches through text or voice chat. It's worth noting that this feature does not prevent the blocked player from being matched with you in future games, as it is not an ‚avoid player‘ function. This distinction is important since many fans have requested an option to completely avoid certain players during matchmaking.