Valorant Matchmaking Until Patch 8.08
In the competitive world of VALORANT, the integrity of each match is paramount. Recent findings by Riot Games have highlighted a significant glitch associated with Cypher’s abilities and a problem area in the map Split. The Trapwire ability, used by the character Cypher, was mistakenly staying visible on the maps of teammates post-mortem. This has prompted the developers to swiftly commit to addressing these issues to uphold the game's fairness.
Of greater concern was an exploit found within the Split map, which has led to its temporary removal from competitive play, affecting the Premier Week and Premier Playoffs. Riot Games has assured players that these concerns will be rectified in the upcoming Patch 8.08. While Cypher can still be utilized across all game modes, the map Split will remain unavailable in matchmaking queues until the exploit is fixed, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.
Temporary Suspension of Split Map in VALORANT Prompted by Exploit Concerns
The popular map Split has temporarily been disabled in VALORANT's matchmaking and Premier modes due to an exploit that has yet to be detailed by Riot Games. Speculation among players suggests that the exploit could involve newly accessible high areas on the map, which certain characters like Jett and Raze can reach with their abilities.
- Status of Split Map:
- Currently unavailable in Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Premier modes.
- Still playable in custom game lobbies.
- Impact on VALORANT Premier:
- Week 7's map for Episode 8 Act 2 will no longer feature Split, with Ascent taking its place.
- Upcoming Act’s Premier Playoffs will exclude Split during the pick and ban phase.
Regular updates for VALORANT typically occur on a biweekly basis, and with the latest update launched on April 16, it's expected that Split will rejoin the active map pool with the release of Patch 8.08, scheduled for April 30. Riot Games is actively working to address this issue to ensure fair play across all game modes. Players eagerly await the return of Split upon resolution of the exploit.
